Eli Manning News

Just how much did the Giants' 34-31 overtime win over Atlanta help the team's psyche? Plenty.

Giants quarterback Eli Manning, who threw for a career-high 384 yards against the Falcons, appears to be out of his recent slump.

Lawrence Tynes kicked a 36-yard field goal 3:54 into overtime to lead the New York Giants past the Atlanta Falcons 34-31 after the defense blew a two-touchdown lead in the fourth quarter.

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw reacts after being stopped behind the line of scrimmage in the first half as the New York Giants host the San Diego Chargers at Giants Stadium.

Tom Coughlin had been asked about the significance of his New York Giants re-establishing dominance at home.

CB Aaron Ross "is a cornerback," according to head coach Tom Coughlin, but spent time practicing at safety Friday.

Tiki Barber tiptoeing along the sideline on a 57-yard-run during a 36-0 win over the Redskins.

The gang is finally all here. The three-headed running back monster the Giants envisioned was one head short for the first half of the season, but with the return of Danny Ware it's a fully-loaded backfield as the Giants on Sunday take aim at the Falcons and their shaky run defense.

While the New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons aren't likely viewing their upcoming matchup as a virtual elimination game, the loser of this Sunday's showdown at the Meadowlands figures to have an uphill climb in its quest to advance to the postseason.

I want you to know that I tried. I thought long and hard, looked far and wide, searched up and down.

New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin gave his team four days off during its bye week.

They don't need a quarterback who'll threaten to take down every passing record.

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Steve Smith in the second quarter.

Justin Tuck said "the plan" is for him to play without a shoulder harness at some point this season.

Rookie wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, driving up the field as the Chargers' Paul Oliver tries to tackle him last week, is benefiting from all the attention focused on Steve Smith.

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It will be back to the drawing board for defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan, left, and Giants linebackers Danny Clark and Antonio Pierce during their upcoming bye week.

San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates slips away from New York Giants ' Aaron Rouse on his way to a first down in the first quarter.

It isn't fair to ask Mark Sanchez to take the Jets to the playoffs now - especially as he celebrates his 23rd birthday today.

Giants head coach Tom Coughlin says he's to blame for the Giants' 21-20 loss to the Chargers Sunday that pushes Big Blue into the bye week on a four-game losing streak.