Giants
RV NYDN: Is a win in the Cards for Giants on Sunday, or will the struggles and losing continue?
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/win-cards-giants-sunday-struggles-losing-continue-blog-entry-1.1937951
Hubbuch NYP: How ugly, and how soon, this could turn for the Giants
http://nypost.com/2014/09/12/how-ugly-and-how-soon-this-could-turn-for-the-giants/
Raskin WSJ: Giants Need to Turn a Corner
Team Needs Dramatically Different Performance From Wide Receivers, Defensive Backs
http://online.wsj.com/articles/giants-need-to-turn-a-corner-1410567113
Traina B/R: 5 New York Giants Players to Watch vs. the Arizona Cardinals
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2196427-5-new-york-giants-players-to-watch-vs-the-arizona-cardinals
Inside Football: Folger’s Forecast: Giants vs. Cardinals
http://insidefootball.com/2014/09/12/folgers-forecast-giants-vs-cardinals/
Orr NJ.com: Giants to work out former Jets, Clemson QB Tajh Boyd, among others
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_to_work_out_former_jets_clemson_qb_tajh_boyd_among_others.html
Perez NJ.com: NFLPA agrees on new NFL drug policy, HGH testing to begin this season
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/nflpa_agreed_on_new_nfl_drop_policy_hgh_testing_to_begin_this_season.html
WR
Darcy ESPN: Notes: Cruz says offense making strides
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/38723/cruz-giants-offense-is-making-strides
TE
Barker Newsday: Daniel my brother: Giants' Fells will see Cardinals' Darren, also a tight end
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/daniel-my-brother-giants-fells-will-see-cardinals-darren-also-a-tight-end-1.9301571
DB
Tasch NYDN: NY Giants need cornerbacks to perform better vs. Cardinals
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/pressure-giants-cornerbacks-strength-team-article-1.1938269
Lewis NYP: Giants secondary will have hands full with Cardinals receivers
http://nypost.com/2014/09/12/giants-needs-to-ready-against-cardinals-receiving-corps/
Martinez AZ Sports: Antrel Rolle and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: By The Numbers
http://arizonasports.com/40/1765913/Antrel-Rolle-and-Dominique-RodgersCromartie-By-The-Numbers
CB
Orr Star Ledger: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: The 3 weirdest things you didn't know about the Giants new everyman
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/dominique_rodgers-cromartie_the_3_weirdest_things_you_didnt_know_about_the_giants_new_everyman.html
P
Lewis NYP: Steve Weatherford punts through ankle injury
http://nypost.com/2014/09/12/steve-weatherford-punts-through-ankle-injury/
Stapleton The Record: Giants' Steve Weatherford vows to punt
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/gimpy-weatherford-vows-to-punt-1.1087304
ARIZONA
Urban AZ Cards.com: Palmer limited, but it might not mean much
http://blog.azcardinals.com/2014/09/12/palmer-limited-but-it-might-not-mean-much/
Urban AZ Cards.com: Friday before the Giants
http://blog.azcardinals.com/2014/09/12/friday-before-the-giants-3/
Green AZ Sports: Cardinals at Giants preview: Long trip, early start should be no problem
http://arizonasports.com/40/1766293/Cardinals-at-Giants-preview-Long-trip-early-start-should-be-no-problem
Urban AC Cards.com: Friday Five - Cardinals At Giants
http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Friday-Five---Cardinals-At-Giants/da3f5ff1-2b87-4916-b788-825177682c2c
Weinfuss ESPN AZ: Cards blitz will determine win against Giants
http://espn.go.com/blog/arizona-cardinals/post/_/id/8882/cards-blitz-will-determine-win-against-giants
Urban AZ Cards.com: Larry Foote Leaves Imprint On Cards
http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Larry-Foote-Leaves-Imprint-On-Cards/b18b76f2-8d36-4928-a4d1-d0090012b8f4
Somers AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals' Antonio Cromartie enjoys slower pace, mentor role
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/2014/09/12/arizona-cardinals-antonio-cromartie-new-york-jets-nfl/15530839/
NFL
Kirwan CBS Sports: Six for Sunday: 0-2 is point of (almost) no return for playoff hopes
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24706678/six-for-sunday-0-2-is-point-of-almost-no-return-for-playoff-hopes
Davis USA Today: Looking for new Pro Bowlers in 2014? Here are 32 candidates
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/09/12/pro-bowl-breakout-candidates-giovani-bernard-deandre-levy/15509541/
Nocera NYT: The NFL stands by its leader
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/13/opinion/joe-nocera-nfl-stands-by-its-leader.html?_r=0
Myers NYDN: Roger Goodell should throw Adrian Peterson out of league after child abuse indictment
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/win-cards-giants-sunday-struggles-losing-continue-blog-entry-1.1937951
ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Jake Matthews out for Bengals game
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/matthews-to-test-his-ankle-on-field-today/nhLcB/
Kleha Falcons.com: BEHIND THE FACEMASK: MATT BRYANT
http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Behind-the-Facemask-Matt-Bryant/f5159701-6d7e-4058-a583-0e12b6660abf
BALTIMORE
Wilson Bal Sun: Ravens take steps toward establishing offensive balance
http://goo.gl/HEEHBf
CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Injury update: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton will start, ‘no doubt’
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/09/12/5170562/injury-update-carolina-panthers.html
Reed AP: Panthers WR Benjamin has room to grow
http://www.news-record.com/sports/panthers-wr-benjamin-has-room-to-grow/article_e9498efe-3ae2-11e4-aa0d-001a4bcf6878.html?mode=jqm
Jones Charlotte Observer: Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford makes rare news with his feet
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/09/12/5170883/detroit-lions-qb-matthew-stafford.html
Jones Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers plan to start embattled DE Greg Hardy
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/09/12/5170564/carolina-panthers-plan-to-start.html
CHICAGO
Wright ESPN Chicago: Roberto Garza, Matt Slauson to sit
http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/11513932/two-offensive-line-starters-chicago-bears-wrs-brandon-marshall-alshon-jeffery-listed-questionable
Potash Chicago Sun Times: Bears need precision on offense to overcome 49ers’ physical play
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/29857945-606/bears-need-precision-on-offense-to-overcome-49ers-physical-play.html
CINCINNATI
Dehner Enquirer: Bengals' Tyler Eifert deals with disappointment
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2014/09/12/bengals-eifert-deals-with-disappointment/15535495/
CLEVELAND
@MaryKayCabot: #Browns Josh Gordon has been notified that his suspension is now a total of 10 games. That's pending final approval of the new drug policy.
Cabot Cleve Plain Dealer: Browns' Josh Gordon will be reinstated when the policy passes, but for only 8 games, sources say
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/09/cleveland_browns_josh_gordon_w.html
Wright Cleve Plain Dealer: Cleveland Browns safety Donte Whitner vs. New Orleans Saints TE Jimmy Graham -- Sunday Showdown preview
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/09/cleveland_browns_safety_donte_whitner_vs_new_orleans_saints.html
Reed Cleve Plain Dealer: How irascible innovator Buddy Ryan influenced the careers of his coaching sons and Mike Pettine
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/09/on_mike_pettine_rob_ryan_and_t.html?utm_source=dlvr.it& utm_medium=twitter
DALLAS
Gosselin Dallas Morning News: Turning draft picks into NFL players isn't Cowboys' strong suit
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/rick-gosselin/20140912-gosselin-turning-draft-picks-into-nfl-players-isn-t-cowboys-strong-suit.ece
George Dallas Morning News: Unlike most NFL teams, Dallas Cowboys prefer to pass the football in short-yardage situations
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/09/unlike-most-nfl-teams-dallas-cowboys-prefer-to-pass-the-football-in-short-yardage-situations.html/
Machota Dallas Morning News: Jerry Jones: Dallas Cowboys are focused on games, not a Dez Bryant contract extension
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/09/jerry-jones-dallas-cowboys-are-focused-on-games-not-a-dez-bryant-contract-extension.html/
George Dallas Morning News: Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten returns to his home state for only his second pro game in Tennessee
http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2014/09/dallas-cowboys-te-jason-witten-returns-to-his-home-state-for-only-his-second-pro-game-in-tennessee.html/
Cowlishaw Dallas Morning News: Don't get giddy about Cowboys' defense holding 49ers scoreless in 2nd half
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140912-cowlishaw-don-t-get-giddy-about-cowboys-defense-holding-49ers-scoreless-in-2nd-half.ece
Sabin Dallas Morning News: Is there reason to believe in Cowboys' pass rush? Henry Melton, Jeremy Mincey say yes
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140912-is-there-reason-to-believe-in-cowboys-pass-rush-henry-melton-jeremy-mincey-say-yes.ece
DENVER
Klis Denver Post: Wes Welker to return to Broncos soon as NFLPA approves new drug policy
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26523694/wes-welker-return-broncos-nflpa-approves-new-drug-policy
DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions still looking at right tackle battle between Garrett Reynolds, Cornelius Lucas
http://www.freep.com/article/20140912/SPORTS01/309120151/detroit-lions-right-tackle
Katzenstein Detroit News: Tackle Caraun Reid swapping praying for preying on Lions opposition
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140913/SPORTS0101/309130019/Tackle-Caraun-Reid-swapping-praying-preying-Lions-opposition
Katzenstein Detroit News: Cornerback Darius Slay an 'ascending player' in Lions defense
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140912/SPORTS0101/309120077/Cornerback-Darius-Slay-an-ascending-player-Lions-defense
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions return man Jeremy Ross zeroing in on expanded role
http://www.freep.com/article/20140913/SPORTS01/309130033/Lions-return-man-Ross-zeroing-expanded-role
GREEN BAY
McGinn Mil JS: Packers' Mike Neal doesn't plan on adding bulk
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-mike-neal-doesnt-plan-on-adding-bulk-b99350233z1-274983391.html?ipad=y
Mil JS: Packers' Jamari Lattimore battled illness in 2012, now healthy with a chance
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/jamari-lattimore-battled-illness-in-2013-now-hes-healthy-with-a-chance-b99350230z1-274982371.html?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter& ipad=y
HOUSTON
McClain Houston Chronicle: Texans' Lechler gets a kick out of playing in Oakland
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/mcclain/article/Texans-Lechler-gets-a-kick-out-of-playing-in-5752498.php
McClain Houston Chronicle: With Clowney out, Romeo Crennel says Texans have to have ‘next-man-up mentality’
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/09/with-clowney-out-romeo-crennel-says-texans-have-to-have-next-man-up-mentality/
Robertson Houston Chronicle: Smith to bring the 'Ninja' into Raiders game with Texans
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Smith-to-bring-the-Ninja-into-Raiders-game-with-5752521.php
INDIANAPOLIS
Neal Ink on Indy: Hakeem Nicks Has New Life With Andrew Luck
http://inkonindy.com/2014/09/12/indianapolis-colts-hakeem-nicks-new-life-andrew-luck/
Holder Ind Star: Colts will continue to blitz to get to the quarterback
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2014/09/12/colts-frequent-blitzes-not-getting-to-quarterbacks/15529941/
JACKSONVILLE
Fla Times Union: Bortles learning on sidelines
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-09-12/story/jaguars-notebook-bortles-learning-sidelines
Fla Times Union: Limited practice time Jaguars WR Allen Robinson not yet ready
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2014-09-12/story/limited-practice-time-jaguars-wr-allen-robinson-not-yet
KANSAS CITY
AP KC Chiefs.com: Bowe, New Additions Give Chiefs New Look in Week Two
http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article-2/Bowe-New-Additions-Give-Chiefs-New-Look-in-Week-Two/49d131fa-9079-44f4-b456-d1d104a1a2ce
Covitz KC Star: Chiefs offensive lineman Jeff Allen will miss rest of season
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article2091053.html
KC Star: Chiefs offensive film room: Five things to like and dislike from the Titans loss
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article2086736.html
MIAMI
Jackson Miami Herald: Reliable Jason Trusnik will be Miami Dolphins’ man in the middle against Buffalo Bills
http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/09/12/4345086/reliable-jason-trusnik-will-be.html
MINNESOTA
@AdamSchefter: Vikings RB Adrian Peterson turned himself in to Texas authorities at 2:06 a.m. ET today; he's expected to post $15,000 bond.
Goessling ESPN Minn: How Peterson's absence affects Vikings
http://espn.go.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/9064/how-petersons-absence-affects-vikings
Souhan Minn Star Tribune: Vikings' Patterson has flair for dramatic without the drama
http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/274840971.html
NEW ENGLAND
Whitmer Boston Globe: Patriots' Chandler Jones says he will avoid roughing the passer penalties
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/09/12/patriots-chandler-jones-says-avoid-roughing-passer-penalties/gcEpAahPHmZ3Z9ncCEpe5J/story.html
Reiss ESPN Boston: Patriots football journey: Tim Wright
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4767994/patriots-football-journey-tim-wright?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter
NEW ORLEANS
Landry Nola.com: Saints' defense to be improved; Drew Brees has advantage vs. Browns' shaky secondary: Scout's Take
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/09/new_orleans_saints_vs_browns_s.html
Holder Nola.com: New Orleans Saints' Pierre Thomas enjoying Darren Sproles-type role in offense: Larry Holder's First-and-10
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/09/first_and_10_new_orleans_saint_1.html
OAKLAND
SJ Mercury News: Texans bring back memories for Raiders' Derek Carr
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_26523046/texans-bring-back-memories-raiders-derek-carr
PHILADELPHIA
Phil.com: Eagles need to make sure ball gets into the right hands
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140914_Eagles_need_to_make_sure_ball_gets_into_the_right_hands.html
McLane Phil.com: Eagles newcomer Wade Smith hopes to see action on Monday
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140913_Eagles_newcomer_Wade_Smith_hopes_to_see_action_on_Monday.html
Ford Phil.com: Eagles defense hoping it's not 2013 all over again
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140914_Eagles_defense_hoping_it_s_not_2013_all_over_again.html
Mosher CSN Phil: All-22: Illusion of pressure keys Eagles' defense
http://www.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/all-22-illusion-pressure-keys-
eagles-defense
PITTSBURGH
Bouchette Pitt Post Gazette: On the Steelers: offense shows as little bite as defense
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/09/13/Steelers-offense-shows-as-little-bite-as-defense/stories/201409130286
ST. LOUIS
Lyons STL Post Dispatch: Hill still limited in practice; QB decision will be made Sunday
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-report/hill-still-limited-in-practice-qb-decision-will-be-made/article_6b9bc80e-3d57-5aea-ab10-c32df7007dd1.html
Lyons STL Post Dispatch: Rams notes: Healthy again, McGee hopes to help on defense, special teams
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-notes-healthy-again-
-hopes-to-help-on-defense/article_05fe8406-f937-5c53-b36a-f33a2aa9de6f.html
TAMPA BAY
Kaufman TB Tribune: Bucs notes: LT Collins to face Rams DE Quinn
http://tbo.com/sports/bucs/bucs-notes-lt-collins-to-face-rams-de-quinn-20140912/
TENNESSEE
Glennon The Tennessean: Titans running backs’ mantra: No negative yards
http://www.theleafchronicle.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2014/09/12/titans-running-
backs-mantra-negative-yards/15542961/
WASHINGTON
Schad Wash Times: Redskins hope to eliminate mistakes, take more shots downfield in Week 2
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/sep/12/redskins-hope-eliminate-mistakes-take-more-chances/
Smith Wash Post: Redskins turning to backup plan at tight end with Jordan Reed likely out
http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2014/09/12/redskins-turning-to-backup-plan-at-tight-end-with-jordan-reed-likely-out/
Clarke Wash Post: Redskins will face old Seattle nemesis in Jacksonville head coach Gus Bradley
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/redskins-will-face-old-seattle-nemesis-in-jacksonville-head-coach-gus-bradley/2014/09/12/772905f8-3956-11e4-8601-97ba88884ffd_story.html
Draft
Brown SOE: COLLEGE FOOTBALL PICK 'EM: WEEK 3
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/94182040/college-football-picks-week-3-georgia-south-carolina-oklahoma-tennessee-ucla-texas
History
Giant Birthdays 9-13 to 9-19
09-13
Phil Harris DB D7 1966 1966 09-13-1944
09-14
Kenderdrick Allen DT 1992-1994 09-14-1978
09-15
Pete Athas LCB 1971-1974 09-15-1946
Chad Bratzke RDE D5 1994 1994-1998 09-15-1971
Bob Davis QB 1970 Training Camp 09-15-1945
David Diehl LG/ LT/ RG/ RT D5 2003 2003-2013 09-15-1980
Alonzo Jackson OLB 2005 09-15-1980
Joe Morris RB D2 1982 1982-1988 09-15-1960
Bob Peviami RLB D6 1953 1953 09-15-1931
Aaron Ross LCB D1 2007 2007-2011 2013 09-15-1982
09-16
Ralph Brown CB D5 2000 2000-2003 09-16-1978
Bennett Jackson CB D6 2014 2014 Practice Squad 09-16-1991
09-17
Kendrick Clancy LDT 2005 09-17-1978
Stacy Dillard NT/DT D6 1992 1992-1995 09-17-1968
09-18
Jayron Hosley CB D3 2012 2012- 09-18-1990
Butch Wilson TE 1968-1969 09-18-1941
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"Each team has two great wide receivers and you can't just be strong on one side" Amukamara said.
Every team but his own, Giants receiving corps is horrid.
Prince looked good last week and if the D responds and steps up this week I see no reason why the Giants can not pull out the win.