Daily Giants Links
It’s game day folks. Here’s a bunch of pregame articles for you to read in the meantime. We still have 2 hours until gametime… Also, ESPN reported that Jacobs and Ward will not start today, so that’s official. Droughns will get the start with Bradshaw and Pass behind him. Peterson will not make the start today.
Newsday:
Giants can’t forget 2005 upset loss to Vikings - Arthur Staple reminds us of how Big Blue lost to the Purple People Eaters in 2005.
New York Daily News:
Fans will lose out in NFL Network battle with cable operators - Bob Raissman explains the reasons why fans still can’t watch certain games on the NFL Network. There appears to be no end in sight…It’s pathetic. I threw it in here because the Giants will host the Patriots in the last game of the season, and it will be aired on the NFL Network. I can’t get satelite service because I’m in an apartment building, and I’m not allowed to put a satelite on the roof. The game will be aired in the Boston market on regular television. I will go to my cabin in New Hampshire to cover the game for you guys. So hit your local sports bar that has the NFL Network or head up to the Boston area to catch the Pats - Giants game.
Giants remember Vikings’ upset - Ralph Vacchiano also reminds us about Giants loss to the Vikings in 2005.
With win over Vikings, Giants should lock up playoff spot - Gary Myers tells us why the Jints will basically wrap up a Playoff spot with a win today against the Vikings. Of course, this isn’t official. However, there aren’t many teams chasing the Giants right now. The Lions (6-5) and the Cardinals (5-5) are the two teams to watch right now. The Lions already played this week and lost. The Cardinals play the 49ers and should win. With both of those teams at 6-5, and the Giants at 8-3, there are only 5 games left for either team to catch up. The Giants own the tiebreaker over the Lions, but they haven’t played the Cardinals. There are some other teams that are 5-5 and can get hot like the Redskins and the Eagles, but that’s unlikely. So, the Giants should basically wrap up with 8 wins and 5 games to go.
New York Post:
History Says This is a Trap Game - Paul Schwartz reveals why this is a trap game for the G-MEN.
Eli’s Arm Key to Victory - Steve Serby explains why Eli Manning needs to lead the offense with a passing attack to get a win over the Vikings.
Giants in Rush to Spike Vikes - Paul Schwartz provides a pregame analysis between the Vikings and the Giants.
New York Times:
Giants Meet a Friendly Face - Dave Caldwell points out the fact that former Giant, Visanthe Shiancoe, will be facing his former team in today’s game.
Running the Ball: Anyone Can Do It? - John Branch lets us know why running backs are an interchangeable part of a football team.
