Giants
Samuel NYDN: NY Giants know schedule only gets tougher, starting with Falcons - and they are ready for it
Matt Ryan brings a steadying hand to Atlanta's air attack, the first quality QB the Giants have seen since they fell to Matthew Stafford and the Lions in Detroit in the opener.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-schedule-tougher-ready-article-1.1957473
Willis NYP: Giants can’t take foot off the gas
http://nypost.com/2014/09/29/giants-cant-take-foot-off-the-gas/
Schonbrun NYT: Giants Say Extra Rest and Scouting Opportunity Give Them Edge on Falcons
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/30/sports/football/giants-say-extra-rest-and-a-scouting-opportunity-give-them-an-edge-on-atlanta.html
Traina B/R: 5 Unsung Heroes for the New York Giants at Season's Quarter Mark
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2213109-5-unsung-heroes-for-the-new-york-giants-at-seasons-quarter-mark
QB
Darcy ESPN: Eli Manning gets head-start on Giants' next opponent
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/142677/eli-manning-gets-head-start-on-giants-next-opponent
WR
Schwartz NYP: What has to happen for Odell Beckham to make debut Sunday
http://nypost.com/2014/09/29/what-has-to-happen-for-odell-beckham-to-make-debut-sunday/
RV NYDN: NY Giants rookie WR Odell Beckham Jr. hopes to make long-awaited debut vs. Falcons
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-giants-rookie-odell-beckham-jr-longer-hamstrung-finally-article-1.1957501
Stapleton The Record: Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. Targeting Falcons
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/giants-wr-odell-beckham-jr-targeting-falcons-1.1098769
Rock Newsday: Odell Beckham Jr. hopeful he'll debut Sunday
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-jr-hopeful-he-ll-debut-sunday-1.9438614
O'Gorman The Trentonian: Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. Tries to overcome mental hurdle
http://www.trentonian.com/sports/20140929/giants-odell-beckham-jr-tries-to-overcome-mental-hurdle
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King MMQB: One Giant Discovery
Who in the world is No. 84 in blue, and where did the Giants find him? Meet Larry Donnell, the quarterback-turned-tight end who hails from a no-stoplight town in Alabama and might be on his way to becoming New York's next big star
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/09/30/larry-donnell-new-york-giants-tight-end/
Jones Fox Sports: Giants TE Larry Donnell's breakout 'no surprise' to those who know him best
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/larry-donnell-new-york-giants-tight-end-no-surprise-to-those-who-know-him-best-092914
LT
Graziano ESPN: Rejuvenated Will Beatty of Giants: Bring on Osi Umenyiora
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/64813/rejuvenated-will-beatty-of-giants-bring-on-osi-umenyiora
Rock Newsday: Will Beatty to face Osi Umenyiora again, only this time it's for real
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/will-beatty-to-face-osi-umenyiora-again-only-this-time-it-s-for-real-1.9440297
CB
Schwartz NYP: Giants’ Hosley reinstated after drug suspension
http://nypost.com/2014/09/29/giants-hosley-reinstated-after-drug-suspension/
Orr Star Ledger: Giants: Jayron Hosley will try and stay focused while awaiting roster decision
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_jayron_hosley_will_try_and_stay_focused_while_awaiting_roster_decision.html
ATLANTA
Cunningham AJC: Smith still trying to solve Falcons’ road woes
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/smith-still-trying-to-solve-falcons-road-woes/nhX7r/
Cunningham AJC: Smith still big play threat for Falcons
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/a-smith-still-big-play-threat-for-falcons/nhX6p/
Cunningham AJC: Falcons lineman Konz: ‘I’ve got something to prove’
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/falcons-lineman-konz-ive-got-something-to-prove/nhX9N/
Ferrin Falcons.com: FALCONS RUN DEFENSE REQUIRES THREE-LEVEL EFFORT
http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Run-Defense-Requires-Three-Level-Effort/61019469-4240-48db-bf88-34a96aa65f1b
McClure ESPN ATL: Falcons' Kroy Biermann not satisfied with his play
http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/8616/falcons-kroy-biermann-obviously-not-totally-satisfied-with-his-play
NFL
Myers NYDN: Eli Manning isn’t done yet, DeMarco Murray is good, but not Eric Dickerson good: 10 things we learned in Week 4
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/eli-manning-isn-bad-demarco-murray-good-eric-dickerson-good-myers-10-article-1.1956762
Bedard MMQB: The Future Arrives
The Jaguars and Vikings got a glimpse at the days ahead on Sunday, as Jacksonville's Blake Bortles and Minnesota's Teddy Bridgewater made their first regular-season starts. Here's how they did
http://mmqb.si.com/2014/09/29/blake-bortles-teddy-bridgewater-first-nfl-starts/
Bowen B/R: Tale of the Tape for NFL Week 4
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2214031-tale-of-the-tape-for-nfl-week-4
Verger Football Outsiders: Week 4 Quick Reads
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/quick-reads/2014/week-4-quick-reads
Tucker SOE: THE CASE FOR CHALLENGING EVERYTHING
The NFL needs to allow head coaches to challenge anything during a game. In light of reports suggesting that the league will likely implement the ability to challenge personal fouls in 2015, we say that is good but not good enough. It's got to be everything.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/97023978/nfl-coaches-should-be-able-to-challenge-any-call
CAROLINA
Person Charlotte Observer: Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera: ‘It’s no time to panic’
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/09/29/5209078/carolina-panthers-coach-ron-rivera.html?sp=/99/597/530/
DALLAS
Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: Win leaves Cowboys excited for where they are headed
http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/09/29/6160448/cowboys-excited-for-where-they.html
Sherrington Dallas Morning News: Breaking down surprising makeover of the Cowboys' defense
http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/kevin-sherrington/20140929-sherrington-breaking-down-surprising-makeover-of-the-cowboys-defense.ece
DENVER
Klis Denver Post: Broncos kicker Brandon McManus has been impressive even if he is a short-timer
"Keeping McManus beyond this week would require the Broncos to surrender a seventh-round draft pick to the New York Giants. So all signs point to Prater's reinstatement next week.
Still, McManus has been strong enough to force Broncos general manager John Elway to hold a conversation with his executives and coaches about how best to proceed."
http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26631373/broncos-kicker-brandon-mcmanus-has-been-impressive-even
DETROIT
Katzenstein Detroit News: Jim Caldwell doesn't want to talk about Suh speculation
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/jim-caldwell-want-talk-suh-speculation/16436475/
Beard Detroit News: Lions tackle LaAdrian Waddle getting close to return
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/lions-tackle-laadrian-waddle-getting-close-return/16452213/
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions finally confident in Alex Henery, kicking game
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/29/alex-henery-field-goals/16432855/
HOUSTON
Smith Houston Chronicle: Texans’ attention quickly moves to 3-1 Dallas Cowboys
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2014/09/texans-attention-quickly-moves-to-3-1-dallas-cowboys/
NEW ENGLAND
Volin Boston Globe: For Tom Brady end-game has become apparent
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/09/30/for-tom-brady-end-game-has-become-apparent/HkkQMtH3T6hbJMEDlJioqI/story.html?hootPostID=269635cd696172b9b458861fbd9a2a37
OAKLAND
Tafur SF Chronicle: Raiders fire Dennis Allen (updated)
http://blog.sfgate.com/raiders/2014/09/29/raiders-fire-dennis-allen/
Kawakami SJ Mercury News: The Raiders fire Dennis Allen, it has to be GM Reggie McKenzie’s turn next, and then a serious run at Jon Gruden
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/2014/09/29/raiders-fire-dennis-allen-gm-reggie-mckenzies-turn-next-serious-run-jon-gruden/
PHILADELPHIA
Berman Phil.com: Eagles Notes: LeSean McCoy is not injured, Chip Kelly says
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140930_LeSean_McCoy_is_not_injured__Chip_Kelly_says.html
Berman Phil.com: Tackle Lane Johnson back with Eagles after suspension
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140930_Tackle_Lane_Johnson_back_with_Eagles_after_suspension.html#0qFKkmKach7DVY9D.99
Sielski Phil.com: Cary Williams' play says plenty about him
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20140930_Cary_Williams__play_says_plenty_about_him.html
WASHINGTON
McMillan Wash Post: Is Bruce Allen to blame for Redskins' current mess
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/09/29/is-bruce-allen-to-blame-for-the-redskins-current-mess/
Bullock Wash Post: Why Brian Orakpo isn't living up to his big contract so far this season
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/09/30/why-brian-orakpo-isnt-living-up-to-his-big-contract-so-far-this-season/
Draft
Brugler CBS Sports: September 30, 2014 2:18 am2015 NFL Draft: Week Five Stock Report
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24731545/nfl-draft-week-five-stock-report
Miller B/R: 2015 NFL Mock Draft: Matt Miller's Quarter-Season Predictions
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2214447-2015-nfl-mock-draft-matt-millers-quarter-season-predictions
History
Today in Football History 9-30
9-30-1962 Tittle's 4 TD passes propel Giants past Steelers
http://fs64sports.blogspot.com/2014/09/1962-tittles-4-td-passes-propel-giants.html
Stuart Football Perspective: Worst Coaching Regimes
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/quick-reads/2014/week-4-quick-reads 
@TomRock_Newsday: Only 3 NFC teams have scored as many or more TDs than the Giants (13) this year - their next 3 opponents. Atl (17), Phi (14), Dal (13).
WR
@art_stapleton: Lost in the Larry Donnell-to-Canton hubbub in Landover, Rueben Randle registered a career-high 8 catches for 89 yards. And should've been 9.
Raanan NJ.com: Giants WR Odell Beckham: 'I've heard quite an earful' from fans
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_wr_odell_beckham_ive_heard_quite_an_earful_from_fans.html#incart_story_package
Orr Star Ledger: Rueben Randle: I didn't have to vouch for Odell Beckham during injury
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/rueben_randle_i_didnt_have_to_vouch_for_odell_beckham_during_injury.html
TE
@art_stapleton: Giants doing great job of exploiting matchups with Larry Donnell. If they can force defenses to adjust to him, McAdoo O will take next step.
@art_stapleton: Antrel Rolle on Larry Donnell: "He practices like he plays. ... He's a star in my eyes."
CB
@TomRock_Newsday: Antrel on @WFAN660: Trumaine McBride is the MVP of the secondary. "The job he's been doing is remarkable."
@TomRock_Newsday: Antrel on @WFAN660: Trumaine McBride is the MVP of the secondary. "The job he's been doing is remarkable."
S
@art_stapleton: Antrel Rolle on @WFAN660: "Just one word: belief. The mind is a powerful thing. If you go into a game hoping to win, it can go either way"
@TomRock_Newsday: Antrel on @WFAN660 "When we're in synch like that, it's extremely hard to beat us."
@art_stapleton: Antrel Rolle gives an "extreme shoutout" to the offensive line + the defensive line. "It definitely starts up front." #NYG
@art_stapleton: Antrel Rolle: "We're believing we are as good as we think we are." #NYG
@art_stapleton: Antrel Rolle: "That's all we kept hearing about all week, how good Kirk Cousins was ... and I took that personally." #NYG
NFL
CHICAGO
Dickerson ESPN Chicago: Stock Watch: Martellus Bennett rolls on
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4694659/stock-watch-martellus-bennett-rolls-on
TENNESSEE
Wyatt The Tennessean: Rob Bironas' family wants answers
http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2014/09/29/rob-bironas-family-wants-answers/16454367/
S
@TomRock_Newsday: Antrel on @WFAN660 "As long as we don't hurt ourselves, I think we have a great shot ... The sky's the limit for this team ...
@TomRock_Newsday: ... We're a very talented group. Once you put confidence in that group? Man, watch out."
@ebenezersamuel: Antrel on the Falcons: "They have a lot of weapons. They have a lot of matchup problems for a lot of teams, but I feel like we match...
@ebenezersamuel: ... up extremely well with them."
@NYPost_Schwartz: Confident Antrel: "I guarantee you before the season's over I get a pick six.'' #nyg
NFL
Glauber Newsday: 2014 Week 4 NFL power rankings
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/week-4-nfl-power-rankings-2014-by-newsday-s-bob-glauber-1.3224904