Best In East? Redskins Not Cowboys By Simple Fact Nov 21, 2009
The New York Giants haven't won in more than a month -- a four-game losing streak since their 5-0 start. Philadelphia has lost two in a row. (W-USA News, DC)
Patriots Insider Gridiron Report: Week 11 Nov 21, 2009
net who covers the New York Giants and Dan Leberfeld of Jets Confidential who covers the New York Jets. The Gridiron Reports are on each Friday for all the local teams. (PatriotsInsider.com)
Giant Insider On i95 Radio: Week 11 Nov 21, 2009
By Giants InsiderPosted Nov 20, 2009. 1 FM, Brookfield has invited GiantInsider. (GiantInsider.net)
Lewis Named A Unitas Award Finalist Nov 20, 2009
Other past winners include (Boston College), who is now with the Atlanta Falcons; (Notre Dame, 2006), now with the Cleveland Browns; the Arizona Cardinals (USC, 2005), (Ole Miss, 2003) of the New York Giants; the Cincinnati Bengals (USC, 2002); and the Indianapolis Colts (Tennessee, 1997). When you consider how many great college QBs have won the Golden Arm Award and have gone on to play in the NFL, it is clear that this award has become a significant barometer for future success in the... (TheDevilsDen.com)
Lincecum wins 2nd straight Cy Young Nov 20, 2009
Giants' Lincecum wins second consecutive Cy Young - Afternoonsnobee. Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. (Fresno Bee)
NFL Players Hide, Fear Concussions Nov 20, 2009
(AP) -- Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago. "You know how a bell vibrates? That's how my brain was going at that time," he said. (W-USA News, DC)
NorthwestFootball.net Power Rankings: Week 10 Nov 20, 2009
com: NorthwestFootball. net Power Rankings: Week 10. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Five Players to Watch: Chargers vs. Giants Nov 20, 2009
With the Denver Broncos set to take on the defending Super Bowl champions this week, the San Diego Chargers have a great chance to climb back into the AFC West race with a win over the New York Giants. Here's a look at five Chargers players who will prove vital in making that happen. (BroncoCountry.com)
Vikings cleaning up in Pro Bowl voting Nov 20, 2009
The New York Giants is third with 79,000. The New York Jets leads the AFC with 122,000 votes. (FightinGators.com)
Giants' season a tale of two extremes Nov 20, 2009
Tom Coughlin had been asked about the significance of his New York Giants re-establishing its dominance at home. Coughlin stood at the podium and spat out a response that was to the point. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lincecum wins Cy Young in tight vote Nov 20, 2009
San Francisco selected the 5-foot-11, 170-pound Lincecum with the 10th overall selection in the 2006 draft out of Washington, and he instantly became the organization's top pitching prospect since Hall of Famer Juan Marichal signed with the New York Giants as an amateur free agent in 1957. He made his major league debut in 2007 and is 40-17 with a 2. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Roethliberger hopes to redeem himself Nov 20, 2009
5 rating Oct. 26, 2008, in a 21-14 loss to the New York Giants. Sunday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Williams powers Dolphins past Panthers Nov 20, 2009
Atlanta running back Jerious Norwood (hip flexor) practiced for the first time in nearly five weeks, giving the Falcons hope he could play against the host New York Giants if they are without injured starter Michael Turner (high ankle sprain). After missing the first nine games of the season with a severe hamstring strain, New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross is poised to make his 2009 debut Sunday against Atlanta. (Boston Globe)
Jaguars, Giants defenses should dominate Nov 19, 2009
New York Giants: The Giants draw a slumping Falcons team at home. New York has been torched by opposing QBs lately thanks to a series of injuries in the secondary, but should get back on track against a struggling Matt Ryan. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pete's Picks: Texans will hold off Titans Nov 19, 2009
Atlanta (+6) at New York Giants. Falcons will likely be without Michael Turner while the Giants are just getting Brandon Jacobs started. (USA Today -- Sports)
Falcon's Turner holding out hope Nov 19, 2009
Turner said Wednesday he hasn't even given up on the idea he could return for the Atlanta Falcons' game at the New York Giants on Sunday. Turner injured his right ankle in last week's loss at Carolina. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tittle made it look easy, even if it wasn't Nov 19, 2009
into a frozen football moment that went on to become an iconic image, the photo of a dazed New York Giants quarterback, helmet-less, bloodied, kneeling, immediately after throwing an interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1964. On the play, a 38-year-old Tittle suffered a concussion and a cracked sternum, but he played out the rest of what was the final of 17 professional seasons. (Nola.com -- Sports)
NFL players often fail to report head injuries Nov 19, 2009
Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Updated Best Available Free Agents-Offense Nov 19, 2009
Had a workout for the New York Giants recently. (KR) - Talented, but an underachiever. (BynersInsider.com)
Turner not ruling himself out for Giants game Nov 19, 2009
FLOWERY BRANCH Falcons running back Michael Turner, who suffered a high ankle sprain against Carolina and will not practice on Wednesday, did not rule himself out for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. "I don't have a time frame on the injury," Turner told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Wednesday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Snelling ready to step in Nov 19, 2009
FLOWERY BRANCH -- Backup running back Jason Snelling is preparing to start for Michael Turner against the New York Giants on Sunday. "My approach is that I'm going to be coming in and starting this game," said Snelling on Wednesday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Full disclosure on Turners injury required by NFL Nov 19, 2009
Understandably, head coach Mike Smith doesn t want to give the New York Giants a competitive advantage, but the fans, fantasy owners and the league office wants accurate injury information disseminated to the public ... Norwood could be back at practice today and on the field against the New York Giants ... They play at the New York Giants and if that doesn t work out, they ll need to sweep three in a row at home against Tampa Bay, Michael Vick and Philadelphia and New Orleans. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Panthers coach Fox: Father of the Wildcat offense Nov 19, 2009
The first two were lifeless blowouts at the hands of the New York Giants and Pittsburgh (combined score 64-16), and it might have gotten worse considering backup quarterback Chris Weinke took a nasty shot to the ribs and wasn't 100 percent healthy or able to throw downfield. The local fans were getting restless, and Henning seemed to be the target-du-jour. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
WHAT'S TRENDY: Panthers running back Williams on a roll Nov 19, 2009
Atlanta at New York Giants. RB is after his fourth consecutivematchup with 100 or more rushing yards. (USA Today -- Sports)
NFL vs. unruly fans: League out to protect game day experience Nov 19, 2009
-- Already at 20 ounces or less: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, St. Louis Rams, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers ... -- Five hours: Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Indianapolis... (USA Today -- Sports)
NFC East: Cowboys come crashing down after strong run Nov 18, 2009
Williams finished with 105 yards on five catches, the first time he has surpassed the century mark since a 106-yard effort against the New York Giants while with Detroit on November 18, 2007 ... N.Y. GIANTS: The New York Giants managed to draw even with Philadelphia in the division standings despite not playing over the weekend, which brought a bit of positive news to a team that hasn't experienced a win in well over a month. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Swinney holds weekly news conference Nov 18, 2009
We're not the New York Giants yet, but we're getting better. Thomas Austin is probably the best lineman we've had here in a while. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)
Falcons' video crew sees all Nov 18, 2009
" The video crew serves many masters. While the football team is getting ready to play the New York Giants on Sunday, the video crew has already moved on to preparing for Tampa Bay the following Sunday. "We are always working kind of a week ahead," Crews said. But they are also there to fulfill the random individual request. A few weeks ago, tight end Tony Gonzalez wanted to look at a certain pass route that he ran last season for Kansas City. "I said, Hey, can you get me this. " Gonzalez said.... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Dabo Swinney's Press Conference Nov 18, 2009
We aren't the New York Giants, yet. Proud of Landon Walker and how he's improved. (CUTigers.com)
Falcons juggling running backs Nov 18, 2009
Regardless, some teammates are holding out hope that Turner will try to play against the New York Giants on Sunday. "Mike is a warrior," wide receiver Roddy White said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Breaking Brady Nov 18, 2009
On the biggest stage the NFL has to offer, the New York Giants broke Tom Brady down and held the most prolific offense in league history to 14 points, even though Brady attempted 48 passes. Brady then missed all but eight minutes of the 2008 season with a knee injury. (GoBlueWolverine.com)
All is not lost for the Steelers (Yesterday) Nov 18, 2009
Denver has lost three in a row and should continue to tumble because a) it's not very good, b) it could be without injured quarterback Kyle Orton (ankle) for a time, and c) it has home games left with San Diego and the New York Giants and road games at Indianapolis and Philadelphia. Even if the Broncos survive all of that, they would lose the tiebreaker to the Steelers because of the Steelers' victory in Denver last week. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bulldogs in the NFL Nov 18, 2009
KEVIN DOCKERY, CB, New York Giants: Bye; SEASON- eight tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. DOMINIC DOUGLAS, LB, St. Louis Rams: not active in the 28-23 loss to the New Orleans Saints; SEASON - three games played. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Eagles: Too early to say when, or if, Brian Westbrook will return Nov 17, 2009
" Westbrook wasn't available to reporters on Monday. His agent, Todd France, didn't immediately return a phone message. The 30-year-old Westbrook sustained his first career concussion when he hit his head on a defender's knee during a Monday night win at Washington last month. Westbrook briefly lost consciousness but walked off the field under his own power. He sat out Philadelphia's victory against the New York Giants on Nov. 1 and was cleared to play against Dallas last week, but was held out... (USA Today -- Sports)
NFL Update: Week 10 Nov 17, 2009
New York Giants- Fullback and his Giant teammates were idle, but will return to action next week at home against the Falcons ... New York Giants- Rookie wide receiver returned to Chapel Hill as part of his bye week and will help the Giants look to end a four-game skid next week as they host Atlanta. (Tarheelblue.com)
Manning hangover lingers a day later Nov 17, 2009
To find out, a Globe reporter donned the gear of recent Patriot killers, the Colts and the New York Giants, whose 2008 Super Bowl upset ruined what would have been the first perfect 19-0 season. And the answer is a resounding no.. (Boston Globe)
Elam takes blame Nov 17, 2009
Sunday's game against the New York Giants will pit two 5-4 teams against. Other NFC 5-4 teams are Philadelphia and Green Bay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
An inside look at the Delhomme deal Nov 16, 2009
25 million with the New York Giants. Seventeen of the league's 32 starting quarterbacks currently have contracts averaging more than $9. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Packers Blitz Dallas For Key Win Nov 16, 2009
The Packers are one of four teams sporting 5-4 records in pursuit of the two wild-card spots, joining Philadelphia, the New York Giants and Atlanta. San Francisco, which is 4-5, comes to Lambeau Field next week. (PackerReport.com)
Redskins hand Broncos third straight loss Nov 16, 2009
He ran for an 8-yard score against the New York Giants in the opener. The Broncos kicked a field goal late in the half to take a 17-14 lead, but they could get nothing going with Simms. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Best and worst of NFC North collide in Vikings-Lions matchup Nov 15, 2009
This week, Stafford will be trying to snap the team's 16-game road losing streak, with the Lions' last such win coming on Oct. 28, 2007 against the Bears, and will also be trying to end a 16-game road losing streak in November, with Detroit's most recent away win during the month coming against the New York Giants all the way back in 2000. SERIES HISTORY The Vikings hold a 64-30-2 lead in the all-time series with the Lions, and extended their winning streak in the series to four with a 27-13 win... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Vikings well-represented on mid-season lists Nov 15, 2009
With eight games in the books for every team except Houston and the New York Giants, who are the last teams to have their bye weeks, it is time for the national football publications to name their midseason All-Pro teams and the Vikings are well represented. Both Sports Illustrated and Pro Football Weekly named their midseason all-star teams, and and were named to both. (FightinGators.com)
Is Chad Henne a keeper? Leadership will tell Nov 15, 2009
The New York Giants knew from the time they acquired him in a draft-day trade with San Diego in 2004 that Eli Manning would soon be their No. 1 quarterback. For their players who at the time believed veteran holdover Kurt Warner was their guy, it took some convincing. (The Palm Beach Post)
Value Meter: Dolphins RB Brown will rebound vs. Buccaneers Nov 14, 2009
Remember, the Houston Texans and New York Giants have bye weeks. Now that you know what Matt is thinking, draft a team in. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cassel marshals Players 4 Planet Nov 14, 2009
The two grew up in the same neighborhood and had mutual friends, but didn't actually meet until they both attended Super Bowl XLII between the New York Giants and New England Patriots (Cassel's younger brother, Matt, who now starts for the Kansas City Chiefs, was suiting up for the Patriots at the time). "[Chris] and I started talking at the Super Bowl, because we both shared a concern about the growing environmental crisis that the world is facing," said Cassel. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
For Billick, TV job sates football need Nov 14, 2009
Both only have one, I guess you would call legitimate win, and both against the same team, the New York Giants. Now we're finding out maybe the Giants aren't as legitimate as we thought. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dan Leberfeld on i95 Gridiron Reports Nov 14, 2009
net who covers the New York Giants and Jon Scott who covers the New England Patriots. I-95 will offer their Gridiron Reports each week for all the local teams. (JetsConfidential.com)
Notebook: No Kampman, Tauscher Nov 14, 2009
The others are Indianapolis (8-0), Pittsburgh (6-2), New England (6-2) and the New York Giants (5-4). With 74-yard touchdown reception last week highlighting his 103-yard performance, the Packers are the first team with four players producing 100-receiving-yard games this season. (PackerReport.com)
Pacquiao, Cotto make weight for Saturday's fight Nov 14, 2009
On hand for the festivities were New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs, a big boxing fan who has talked of getting into the business when he retires from the NFL, and actor Jeremy Piven from HBO's hit series Entourage. The event was emceed by ring announcer Michael Buffer, and televised live on ESPN.. (USA Today -- Sports)
NorthwestFootball.net Power Rankings: Week 9 Nov 14, 2009
com: NorthwestFootball. net Power Rankings: Week 9. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In Nov 14, 2009
48 on the New York Giants and 24 on the New York Jets. And a few weeks ago, they rallied from a 24-3 deficit on the road to beat the Miami Dolphins 46-34. (Slate)
Patriots Insider Gridiron Report: Week 10 Nov 14, 2009
net who covers the New York Giants and Dan Leberfeld of Jets Confidential who covers the New York Jets. The Gridiron Reports are on each Friday for all the local teams. (PatriotsInsider.com)
Harwell relives career on MLB Network Nov 13, 2009
" Through 55 years as a play-by-play announcer for the Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants, Orioles and Tigers, Harwell did nothing but work wonders in front of the microphone. On Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, MLB Network's Studio 42 with Bob Costas will debut an interview with Harwell that sees him relive it all -- from his move to Brooklyn in the mid-20th Century, through a dazzling career that made him a Hall of Fame broadcaster and up until being diagnosed with inoperable cancer in September. At the... (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
DonBanksInside The NFL Giants and Cowboys prove NFL seasons can change in a hurry. Nov 13, 2009
New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys heading in opposite directions - Don Banks - SI.com ... Just ask the New York Giants. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Updated Best Available Free Agents-Offense Nov 13, 2009
Had a workout for the New York Giants recently. (KR) - Talented, but an underachiever. (BynersInsider.com)
Illini in the NFL-Week 9 Nov 12, 2009
OL- New York Giants: Started in his 105th straight game for the Giants in a loss to the San Diego Chargers. LB- New York Giants: Recorded two solo tackles, including one for a loss in the Giants' loss to the Chargers. (Fightingillini.com)
Another run coming? Dolphins' schedule eases up in second half Nov 12, 2009
Cross said Carolina, which had a 17-6 lead over New Orleans on Sunday before losing 30-20, has started to "play the kind of football that made them successful in the past being smart and tough, not turning the football over, running hard. It's almost like the New York Giants south.". Cross regards Indianapolis, New England and Pittsburgh as almost playoff locks but AFC West leader Denver, which has lost two straight after a 6-0 start, as anything but. (The Palm Beach Post)
Giants' Ross practices for first time since August Nov 12, 2009
New York Giants CB Aaron Ross practices Wednesday for the first time since August - ESPN. Updated: November 11, 2009, 7:53 PM ET. (ESPN -- Football)
Appeals court agrees Vick can keep $16M in bonuses Nov 12, 2009
FILE -- This is a Nov. 1, 2009, file photo showing Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick warming up on the bench before replacing starting quarterback Donovan McNabb for the final possession of Philadelphia's 40-17 win over the New York Giants in an NFL football game in Philadelphia. If Tony Dungy believes Michael Vick would be a good fit in Buffalo, Donte Whitner is on board. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
NFC East: No silver lining in sight for Redskins Nov 11, 2009
N.Y. GIANTS: The Redskins aren't the only NFC East member in a tailspin, with the reigning division champion New York Giants also mired in a four-game skid after this past Sunday's startling 21-20 loss to the visiting San Diego Chargers ... Philadelphia entered its first-place showdown with the Cowboys off a nearly flawless performance in a 40-17 rout of the New York Giants, with McNabb leading the way with a sensational 240-yard, three-touchdown effort in which the five-time Pro Bowl... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Thorpe’s family vows suit over body buried in Pa. Nov 11, 2009
Thorpe s family vows suit over body buried in Pa. - Somerset - Daily American. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Chargers Hope Win Sparks Another Streak Nov 11, 2009
After rallying to beat the New York Giants for their third straight win, the Chargers looked primed to once again go streaking. "It's something that we talked about, gaining that confidence that we have been in the situation before where we went on a winning streak," said of the Chargers shedding their 2-3 start to sit at 5-3. (PurdueInsider.com)
Norv knows emotion All it really took were about two New York minutes. Just 125 seconds of Eastern Standard Time, that's all, to expose the side of ... Nov 11, 2009
Several minutes following Sunday's eleventh-hour assault brilliantly carried out by quarterback Philip Rivers as per commander Turner's instructions that led to a 21-20 victory over the New York Giants on their giant platform the coach was more subdued. But not that subdued. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
NFL star Lawrence Taylor arrested in Fla. crash Nov 10, 2009
Taylor is a former New York Giants linebacker. He was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1999. (FindLaw News)
Monday's Sports In Brief Nov 10, 2009
Taylor played his entire career with the New York Giants, winning two Super Bowl titles as one of the league's most dominant linebackers. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
