Gene Clemons

Gene Clemons

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Gene "Coach" Clemons has been involved with the game of football for 30 years as a player, coach, evaluator, and journalist. Clemons has spent time writing for the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, Bridgton News, Urbana Daily Citizen, Macon Telegraph and footballgameplan.com. He has a YouTube channel called "Coach Gene Clemons" where you can find his popular "X&O The Joes" series as well as other football related content.

Dec 1, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New York Giants place kicker Younghoe Koo (37) makes an extra point during the second quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

New York Giants linebackers Kayvon Thibodeaux, Brian Burns and Abdul Carter

Nov 2, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore (90) walks out of the tunnel before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Gillette Stadium.

Nov 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) runs the ball for a touchdown in over time against the New York Giants at Ford Field.

New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) celebrates a touchdown against Detroit Lions during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.

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The Giants were their own worst enemy against the Lions, but these three plays in particular certainly gave them a chance at the upset.

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) speaks to media members during training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park.

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There are a lot of talented players on this Detroit roster, but this one, if available, would be a perfect fit for the defense.

Nov 16, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Run game effectiveness and overall offensive efficiency once again tell the tale of why the New York giants came up short in Week 11.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) and New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) shake hands after a game at MetLife Stadium, Nov 16, 2025, East Rutherford, NJ, USA.

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These three plays put points on the board, kept points off the board, and killed the team's overall momentum.

Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Giants guard Jermaine Eluemunor (72) in action during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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This could be a battle to watch all game as the Packers try to get to Jameis Winston.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) on the field before the game against the Carolina Panthers on Nov. 2, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.

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With all of the injuries and unknowns at receiver for the Giants, imagine if they were able to add this one Packers player to their offense.

Nov 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Giants offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (72) leaves the field after losing to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

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There are three losing statistics from the Giants' Week 10 loss to the Chicago Bears that, had they been reversed, might have swung the game's outcome in the other direction.

East Rutherford, NJ -- August 24, 2024 -- Jamie Gillan of the Giants before the game. The New York Giants and New York Jets meet at MetLife Stadium in the final preseason game of the 2024 season for both teams.

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Everything was going well until a play in the third quarter began the New York Giants collapse.

Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds

The Giants have not been stout against the run, and if they had a chance to get this linebacker from the Bears for this week's game, it could be just what the doctor ordered.

New York Giants Brian Burns sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during a Thursday Night Football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Oct. 9, 2025.

The pass rush for the Giants will need to have success against the Bears pass pro.

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll

These stats lay out all of the reasons why the 49ers easily beat the NY Giants.

East Rutherford, NJ October 22, 2023 -- Kicker Graham Gano after he missed a field goal in the first half. The NY Giants host the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on October 22, 2023.

These are the plays that halted momentum and ultimately led to the Giants' demise against the 49ers in week 9.