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So, the losing streak is done and the Giants will play at home in the NFC playoffs.

It’s pretty simple for the Giants this week. Win and the 6-2 start is validated in the eyes of the critics. Lose and the assertion that all they have done so far is beat up on weaker teams looks more plausible. It’s a foolish argument, but it’s the reality of the 24/7 sports media. And, while it is true that the Giants started off 6-2 under Tom Coughlin last year only to finish 8-8, there...

What we don’t know is exactly who will be under center for the Giants on Sunday. Will it be Eli or Jared? At first glance, this would seem to hold the key to picking the game, if Lorenzen is in the easy assumption is that the Giants won’t have a chance. But, the bigger question may actually be will Osi Umenyiora play? Both Manning and Umenyiora were practicing today, but their status is still unknown.

-Brooklyn 3 Staten Island 0: Jacob Ruckle was dominant going eight innings while allowing only four hits and striking out ten as Brooklyn increased their division lead to two games.

Yesterday was a debacle from the start, when Giants kick returner Derrick Ward fumbled the opening kick off and the Ravens recovered. The Giants turned the ball over like it was what they were trying to do and the defense was torched by Baltimore quarterback Kyle Boller, who threw a career high four touchdown passes. Eli Manning again looked overwhelmed. If you thought last week’s performance by Manning was bad, listen to this: Manning completed 4 of 18 passes for 27 yards with 2 interceptions. Ladies and gentlemen, that is a quarterback rating of 0.0 and that is as bad as it gets. Manning also gave up a fumble, but that was merely the cherry on top of a very nasty tasting sundae.