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New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes , right, celebrates with punter Jeff Feagles after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Atlanta Falcons in overtime.

Giants holder Jeff Feagles celebrates with kicker Lawrence Tynes after Tynes booted the game-winning field goal in overtime against the Falcons.

No such psychological gymnastics are required this week. The Giants will host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

IT IS Tom Coughlin, more than anyone, who stands as a source of comfort for a desperate team with its back against the wall.

The Giants sent seven players to the Pro Bowl last season. But it doesn't seem likely they'll be able to duplicate that feat this year.

Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora, walking off the field following the 21-20 loss to the Chargers, plans to watch film and work out before leaving town for the bye, in order to get a jump on the Falcons when the Giants return next week.

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.

Former Titans and Redskins quarterback Patrick Ramsey worked out for the Giants on Monday, according to a report.

As the Giants got to the line, up three points with just over three minutes left at the Chargers' four-yard line, something just didn't feel right.

There has been an Aaron Ross sighting. The missing-in-action cornerback hasn't played at all this season because of lingering hamstring issues, but yesterday he finally was out on the practice field as he tries to make good on his promise to get in his first game, Nov.

A four-game losing streak has not only hurt the New York Giants' chances of repeating in the NFC East, it has put their playoff hopes in serious doubt.

What do you do when you lose a self-proclaimed must-win game? The Giants did just that yesterday, wrenching defeat from the jaws of victory.

Giants quarterback Eli Manning, who completed 25 of 33 passes for 215 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Chargers, played very well despite being under heavy pressure all game.

Giants head coach Tom Coughlin has words with PK Lawrence Tynes and holder Jeff Feagles after a botched field goal attempt in the first half.

Coach Tom Coughlin said the focus is on making corrections "so we don't have to see that again." The day after the Giants' 21-20 loss to the Chargers, coach Tom Coughlin was surprisingly upbeat in his conference call with reporters.

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers reacts after throwing game-winning touchdown Sunday against Giants.

Except for its beginning and its end, the Giants' first drive was great. It opened with a penalty on the kickoff against Gerris Wilkinson for an illegal block.

He has a touchdown of at least 60 yards in four of the first six games, and all five of his touchdowns have covered at least 50 yards.

If you're a New York City sports fan close your eyes and envision the following: High-priced, smiling athletes standing on floats, cradling a championship trophy as millions of adoring fans shower them in a blizzard of confetti and paper.

The Giants are entering a critical stretch of their season with a need to regain their identity.