Sunday Reading

Giants

RV NYDN: Playoff push gives Giants a confidence boost
http://nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/vacchiano-playoff-push-giants-confidence-boost-article-1.2449139

Samuel NYDN: Been awhile since the Giants played a late-season game that meant something. That changes tomorrow:
http://nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-step-playoffs-washington-article-1.2449146

Serby NYP: Sweet taste of a title has these 8 Giants salivating again
http://nypost.com/2015/11/28/sweet-taste-of-a-title-has-these-8-giants-salivating-again/

Schwartz NYP: Redskins will decide if Giants are playoff-bound or sweating
http://nypost.com/2015/11/28/redskins-will-decide-if-giants-are-playoff-bound-or-sweating/

Rock Newsday: Giants, Redskins revved up over battle for first place
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/giants-redskins-revved-up-over-battle-for-first-place-1.11172882

QB

Glauber Newsday: Eli Manning, having one of his best seasons, can put Giants in charge of NFL East with win Sunday
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/eli-manning-having-one-of-his-best-seasons-can-put-giants-in-charge-of-nfl-east-with-win-sunday-1.11172921

RB

Raanan NJ.com: What the Giants want down stretch from Rashad Jennings and their RBs| Ben McAdoo takeaways
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/11/what_the_giants_are_want_from_rashad_jennings_and.html

OL

@AdamSchefter: Missing 2 starters on O-line, Giants changing starters at 3 positions: Geoff Schwartz from RG to LG, John Jerry to RG, Dallas Reynolds to C.

Defense

Kratch NJ.com: Steve Spagnuolo Giants takeaways: No confidence concerns with Landon Collins
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2015/11/steve_spagnuolo_giants_takeaways_no_confidence_con.html

CB

Serby NYP: Prince Amukamara on his future, rap battles and people-watching
http://nypost.com/2015/11/28/prince-amukamara-on-his-future-rap-battles-and-people-watching/

S

Schwartz NYP: DC trip chance for Giants’ Landon Collins to remember fallen hero
http://nypost.com/2015/11/28/dc-trip-chance-for-giants-landon-collins-to-remember-fallen-hero/

Stapleton The Record: Giants rookie seeks redemption
http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football/giants/rookie-s-day-of-redemption-1.1464251

Pennington NYT: Healthier, Wiser and Back With the Giants
http://nytimes.com/2015/11/29/sports/football/healthier-wiser-and-back-with-the-giants.html

NFL

Volin Boston Globe: NFL officials have been off their game this season
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/29/nfl-officials-have-been-off-their-game-this-season/O8SfRTA3XUUMiwTHugACWI/story.html

Myers NYDN: Cowboys should look for Romo's replacement in draft
http://nydailynews.com/sports/football/myers-cowboys-romo-replacement-draft-article-1.2449175

ARIZONA
@AdamSchefter: Cardinals WR Michael Floyd, listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, is expected to play today vs SF, per source

BALTIMORE
Zrebiec Bal Sun: For Ravens fullback Kyle Juszczyk, a productive but difficult season
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-juszczyk-1129-20151128-story.html

Meoli Bal Sun: Raheem Mostert working way into offense, but focused on role as top returner
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-running-back-raheem-mostert-working-way-into-offense-but-focused-on-role-as-top-returner-20151128-story.html

Ztebiec Bal Sun: Ravens eager to show Browns they've improved defensively
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-browns-will-be-measuring-stick-for-ravens-d-20151128-story.html

BUFFALO
Graham Buffalo News: Who is your team's clock-management assistant?
https://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/11/28/who-is-your-teams-clock-management-assistant/

CHICAGO
Jahns Chicago Sun Times: Vic Fangio's defensive wizardry might be story of Bears' season
http://chicago.suntimes.com/bears-football/7/71/1136713/vic-fangios-defensive-wizardry-might-story-bears-season

CLEVELAND
Labbe Cleve Plain Dealer: Joel Bitonio is trying to get healthy while Cameron Erving is trying to fix mistakes
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2015/11/joel_bitonio_cameron_erving.html

GREEN BAY
McGinn Mil JS: Taking a long, last look at Packers vs. Bears
http://m.jsonline.com/sports/packers/rating-the-packers-vs-bears-b99623974z1-356554151.html

INDIANAPOLIS
Holder Ind Star: Colts' Quan Bray hails from Georgia, bleeds Auburn colors
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2015/11/28/indianapolis-colts-quan-bray-auburn-iron-bowl/76458614/

Wells ESPN Ind: Joe Reitz preparing to make his first start at left tackle for the Colts
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/63470/joe-reitz-preparing-to-make-his-first-start-at-left-tackle-for-the-colts

JACKSONVILLE
O'Halloran Fla Times Union: As season winds down, Jaguars players must balance health concerns with their value to team
http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2015-11-28/story/season-winds-down-jaguars-players-must-balance-health

KANSAS CITY
@AdamSchefter: Chiefs RB Charcandrick West, listed as Q w/ hamstring, will not play vs. Buffalo, per source. TE Travis Kelce, also Q with ankle, will play.

Carucci Buffalo News: Savvy Smith manages well in Chiefs’ offensive system
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/11/28/savvy-smith-manages-well-in-chiefs-offensive-system/

Paylor KC Star: Chiefs’ Dustin Colquitt mastered rugby kick to become elite
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article46936530.html

MIAMI
@AdamSchefter: Dolphins WRs Jarvis Landry (knee) and Rishard Matthews (illness), both questionable, both expected to play vs Jets, per source.m

Salguero Miami Herald: Dolphins’ coaches, front office seem to have different views on Ryan Tannehill
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article46974905.html

MINNESOTA
Craig Minn Star Yribune: Vikings plunge into an 18-day question-and-answer period
http://m.startribune.com/vikings-plunge-into-an-18-day-question-and-answer-period/357358171/

Souhan Minn Star Tribune: Vikings' receiver splurge falls incomplete
http://m.startribune.com/vikings-receiver-splurge-falls-incomplete/357357471/

NEW ENGLAND
Whitmer Boston Globe: Patriots’ defense has been better than advertised
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/29/patriots-defense-has-been-better-than-advertised/AjhrBjTSyR5rJU9Bv0PPqL/story.html

Reiss ESPN: Quick-hit thoughts/notes around Patriots & NFL (Garoppolo/Osweiler, Talib, 3:13, Patriots in snow etc.).
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4787993/patriots-and-broncos-linked-by-investments-in-young-qbs-behind-stars?utm_source=twitterfeed& utm_medium=twitter

NEW ORLEANS
Dabe Nola.com: New Orleans Saints' Andrus Peat to start at left guard vs. Houston Texans, Fox Sports reports
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/11/new_orleans_saints_andrus_peat_8.html

Erickson NO Advocate: Detail-oriented Dennis Allen takes over the Saints defense, with a chance to show what he can achieve on short notice
http://theadvocate.com/sports/latestsports/14123201-124/story.html

Dabe Nola.com: New Orleans Saints' Delvin Breaux can challenge Texans' top receiver by 'being violent'
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2015/11/deandre_hopkins_delvin_breaux.html

OAKLAND
McDonald SJ Mercury News: Derek Carr experiences more growing pains as Raiders' offense stalls
http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_29176793/derek-carr-experiences-more-growing-pains-raiders-offense

PITTSBURGH
Cook Pitt Post Gazette: For Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, winning is always enough
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ron-cook/2015/11/29/Ron-Cook-For-Steelers-coach-Mike-Tomlin-winning-is-always-enough/stories/201511290099

Dulac Pitt Post Gazette: Head-to-head: Steelers WR Antonio Brown vs. Seahawks CB Richard Sherman
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/11/29/Head-to-head-Steelers-WR-Antonio-Brown-vs-Seahawks-CB-Richard-Sherman/stories/201511290091

Dulac Pitt Post Gazette: Steelers must stop Seattle's Russell Wilson, a rare breed among QBs
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/11/29/Steelers-must-stop-Seahawks-Russell-Wilson-a-rare-breed-among-QBs/stories/201511290093

ST. LOUIS
Thomas STL Post Dispatch: Reeling Rams hope the slide stops now
http://stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/reeling-rams-hope-the-slide-stops-now/article_4c894da3-b07a-59b2-a440-9211fee1de78.html

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: 49ers haven’t forgotten the big one that got away
http://sfgate.com/49ers/article/49ers-haven-t-forgotten-the-big-one-that-got-6662415.php

Barrows Sac Bee: How Garrett Celek went from ‘Soft Knocks’ to 49ers’ starting tight end
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article46918775.html

Maiocco CSN Bay Area: 49ers Kenneth Acker will be back starting at right CB, but Marcus Cromartie again figures to get in on the action.
http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/mangini-acker-cromartie-will-split-time-right-cornerback/

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Five Seahawks particularly intriguing to watch against the Steelers Sunday:
http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seattle-seahawks-5-players-to-watch-against-the-pittsburgh-steelers/

Kapadia ESPN Seattle: @SheilKapadia: Big decision facing the Seahawks' coaching staff this week: Will they shadow Antonio Brown with Richard Sherman?
http://espn.go.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/16167/will-seahawks-cb-richard-sherman-shadow-antonio-brown

TAMPA BAY
Williams Fort Worth Star Telegram: Former Texas A& M receiver Mike Evans has big goals for himself, Bucs
http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/nfl-insider/article46956055.html

WASHINGTON
Clarke Wash Post: Redskins hope Matt Jones drops his fumbling habit
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2015/11/28/redskins-hope-matt-jones-drops-his-fumbling-habit/

History

Lupica NYDN: The late Frank Gifford and price of being tough
http://nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/lupica-late-frank-gifford-price-tough-article-1.2449408

Giants.com: The story of Everson Walls' Sports Illustrated cover following Super Bowl XXV.
http://www.giants.com/interstitial/25/article-walls.html

Hughlett Minn Stat Tribune: Obituary: Edgar Lechner was longtime dentist and Gophers football great
"In 1942, Lechner got an offer to play with the New York Giants of the National Football League. After a year of playing for the pros, he returned to the U, intent on pursuing a dentistry degree. A Big Ten rule change allowed him to play college football again in 1943."
http://m.startribune.com/obituary-edgar-lechner-was-longtime-dentist-and-gophers-football-great/357251131/