Sunday Reading

Giants

Schwartz NYP: Giants running out of chances to prove they’re not this bad
http://nypost.com/2017/10/08/giants-running-out-of-chances-to-prove-theyre-not-this-bad/

Healy NYDN: Giants vs. Chargers - The Playbook: 3 keys for a Big Blue victory
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-chargers-playbook-3-keys-big-blue-victory-article-1.3547883

Stapleton The Record: Breaking down the Giants' Week 5 against the Chargers
http://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2017/10/07/breaking-down-giants-week-5-against-chargers/742826001/

RV SNY: Vacc's Week 5 Preview: Giants vs. Chargers, Sunday at 1 p.m
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/vaccs-week-5-preview-giants-vs-chargers-sunday-at-1-pm/257627894

Salomone Giants.com: Giants vs. Chargers: 10 things to watch for
http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-vs-Chargers-10-things-to-watch-for/4a465592-a5cf-4684-98cb-ffe972bd5da9

Coach

Leonard NYDN: McAdoo safe for now - but what happens with a loss to Chargers?
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/lot-0-4-start-loyal-giants-dump-ben-article-1.3547791

QB

Glauber Newsday: Giants QB Eli Manning can thank Ernie Accorsi for keeping him out of San Diego — and L.A.
http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/giants-qb-eli-manning-can-thank-ernie-accorsi-for-keeping-him-out-of-san-diego-and-he-did-1.14377281

Myers NYDN: Sunday Morning QB: Ghosts of '04 Draft as Eli faces Philip Rivers
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/sunday-morning-qb-ghosts-04-draft-eli-faces-philip-rivers-article-1.3547355

Mays The Ringer: An Era Is Ending for the Giants and Chargers
Eli Manning and Philip Rivers entered the NFL together in the 2004 draft. Now, with both the QBs nearing the end of their careers, their franchises need to start figuring out plans for the next chapter.
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2017/10/5/16429570/eli-manning-philip-rivers-giants-chargers

RB

Serby NYP: Wayne Gallman has been waiting for this Giants opportunity
http://nypost.com/2017/10/08/wayne-gallman-has-been-waiting-for-this-giants-opportunity/

WR

Kilinski NYDN: Brandon Marshall wins with his passion for mental health causes
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/brandon-marshall-wins-passion-mental-health-article-1.3548026

Defense

Johnson The Trentonian: Poor run defense plaguing Giants entering Chargers game
http://www.trentonian.com/article/TT/20171007/SPORTS/171009804

DE

Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
10/8/17, 6:25 AM
While #Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, knee) is expected to play, DE Olivier Vernon (ankle) is unlikely to do so, sources say.


CB

Schwartz NYP: McAdoo and Eli Apple aren’t seeing the same game
http://nypost.com/2017/10/07/mcadoo-and-eli-apple-arent-seeing-the-same-game/

NFL

Grammling MMQB: Gameday 10 Things: Vintage Cam on the Field, Chiefs on a Tough Trip to Houston, What the Rams Need to Show Against Seattle
Also, those ultra-efficient Buffalo Bills, looking back at terrible offseason moves in Cleveland, true stories of fantasy football bad beats that really actually happened (I swear!), plus musical guest Pearl Jam!
https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/10/08/week-5-cam-newton-running-game-chiefs-texans-sunday-night-football-rams-seahawks

Clark The Ringer: How to Watch Bad Football
This weekend’s early slate is the stuff of NFL nightmares. Plus, three more thoughts ahead of Week 5.
https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2017/10/6/16433470/week-5-preview-bad-football-kansas-city-chiefs-houston-texans

ARIZONA
Odegard Cardinals.com: Cardinals Search For Lost Magic Against Eagles
http://azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Search-For-Lost-Magic-Against-Eagles/61dc863f-b15e-4095-b0d6-c58ce42c7c75

Weinfuss ESPN AZ: It's not if the Cardinals miss David Johnson, it's how much
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/251656/its-not-if-the-cardinals-miss-david-johnson-its-how-much

Somers AZ Central: Arizona Cardinals defense begins life without Markus Golden on Sunday against Eagles
http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2017/10/07/arizona-cardinals-defense-begins-life-without-markus-golden-sunday-against-eagles/741326001/

BALTIMORE
Lee Baltimore Sun: Three stats that stand out ahead of Ravens game at the Raiders on Sunday
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-three-stats-ravens-raiders-20171006-story.html

Zrebiec Baltimore Sun: Questions about Flacco mounting as Ravens hope to stop slide Sunday against Raiders
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-flacco-slump-experts-20171006-story.html

CHICAGO
Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Huddle up: Bears working diligently to enhance Mitch Trubisky's comfort
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-bears-huddle-up-mitch-trubisky-spt-1008-20171007-story.html

Wiederer Chicago Tribune: Bears edge rusher Willie Young out for the season with triceps injury
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-willie-young-out-for-season-spt-1008-20171007-story.html

LeGere Chicago Daily Herald: Chicago Bears having to make use of depth at linebacker
http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20171007/chicago-bears-having-to-make-use-of-depth-at-linebacker

CINCINNATI
Schulze Cincy Jungle: Andy Dalton at the quarter mark in 2017
https://www.google.com/search?q=giants& hl=en& tbm=nws& prmd=niv& source=lnt& tbs=qdr:h& sa=X& ved=0ahUKEwj_04T48ODWAhXIKCYKHRrSC_QQpwUIHg& biw=375& bih=519& dpr=2

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: How DeShone Kizer is still benefiting from Josh McCown's wisdom
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/10/how_deshone_kizer_is_still_ben.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Why Duke Johnson isn't the Browns' featured back
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/10/why_duke_johnson_isnt_the_brow.html

Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal: How Browns are approaching Myles Garrett’s debut
https://www.ohio.com/akron/sports/browns/how-the-browns-are-approaching-myles-garretts-debut

DALLAS
Farmer LA Times: Sky's the limit for TV shots during Packers-Cowboys game
http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-nfl-week-5-farmer-20171007-story.html

Archer ESPN Dallas: Cowboys activate DE David Irving after suspension
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20945568/dallas-cowboys-de-david-irving-activated-four-game-suspension

DENVER
Legwold ESPN Denver: Broncos' Von Miller on typical sacks pace, but believes he can do better
http://www.espn.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/79600/broncos-von-miller-on-typical-sacks-pace-but-believes-he-can-do-better

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions must control clock, get Cam Newton to turn it over to win Sunday
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/10/07/detroit-lions-carolina-panthers-cam-newton/740302001/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Twitter mailbag: Ebron's trade value; just how good is Lions' offense?
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/10/07/detroit-lions-twitter-mailbag-eric-ebro-offense/740261001/

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Lions QB Matthew Stafford has upped game by cutting down interceptions
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/10/07/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-interception-streak/742214001/

GREEN BAY
Demovsky ESPN GB: The hardest play: Focusing on next snap after injuries like Davante Adams'
http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/41268/the-hardest-play-in-football-the-one-after-davante-adams-got-knocked-out

HOUSTON
Creech Houston Chronicle: To progress, Texans must follow Titans rout with win over Chiefs
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/columnists/dialcreech/article/To-progress-Texans-must-follow-Titans-rout-with-12261298.php

Serby NYP: What makes Deshaun Watson an emerging NFL superstar
http://nypost.com/2017/10/07/what-makes-deshaun-watson-an-emerging-nfl-superstar/

INDIANAPOLIS
Keefer Indianapolis Star: 5 storylines: Colts won't lose with Manning in the house, right?
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/10/07/5-storylines-colts-wont-lose-manning-house-right/739240001/

Holder Indianapolis Star: Colts Q& A: Like father, like son for Jon Bostic
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/10/07/colts-q-a-like-father-like-son-jon-bostic/739229001/

JACKSONVILLE
Jaguars rule out Brandon Linder, Jaelen Strong against Pittsburgh
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-10-07/jaguars-rule-out-brandon-linder-jaelen-strong-against-pittsburgh

Bailey Syracuse.com: Former Syracuse football QB Ryan Nassib released by Jacksonville Jaguars
http://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball/index.ssf/2017/10/former_syracuse_football_qb_ryan_nassib_released_by_jacksonville_jaguars.html

O’Halloran Florida Times Union: Leaning on Leonard: Jaguars using Fournette, but the right way?
http://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2017-10-06/leaning-leonard-jaguars-using-fournette-right-way

KANSAS CITY
Paylor KC Star: Chiefs-Texans scouting report, key players to watch, and a prediction
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/red-zone/article177692101.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Wang OC Register: Chargers at Giants: Who has the edge?
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/10/07/chargers-at-giants-who-has-the-edge/

Canepa UTSD: To cure woes, Chargers must look within, not at their new home
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sd-sp-canepa-sezme-chargers-1008-story.html

Henne Chargers.com: Bolts Sign RB Andre Williams; Waive S Dexter McCoil
http://www.chargers.com/news/2017/10/07/bolts-sign-rb-andre-williams-waive-s-dexter-mccoil

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
10/8/17, 2:55 AM
Chargers WR Tyrell Williams, listed as questionable for Sunday with a neck injury, will play against the Giants, per source.


Wang OC Register: Chargers defense looking to end takeaway drought, losing streak
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/10/07/chargers-defense-looking-to-end-takeaway-drought-losing-streak/

Williams ESPN LA: Scary pass-rushers await Giants' struggling tackles
http://www.espn.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/78228/string-of-scary-pass-rushers-awaits-giants-struggling-tackles

Williams ESPN LA: Casey Hayward, Chargers gear up for Odell Beckham Jr.
http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/21981/casey-hayward-chargers-gear-up-for-odell-beckham-jr

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Gonzalez ESPN LA: For Rams, Sunday could be a big step toward regaining loyalty in L.A.
http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/251667/for-rams-sunday-could-be-a-big-step-toward-regaining-loyalty-in-l-a

Hammond OC Register: Rams’ Jared Goff off to near-perfect start, but Seahawks present test
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/10/07/rams-jared-goff-off-to-near-perfect-start-but-seahawks-present-test/

Bonsignore OC Register: Jared Goff remembers Richard Sherman’s knockout blow
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/10/07/bonsignore-jared-goff-remembers-the-richard-shermans-knockout-blow/

Klein LA Times: With his impressive receiving skills, Rams' Todd Gurley could join an exclusive club
http://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-gurley-seahawks-20171007-story.html

Brown Inside the Pylon: Sean McVay Transforms Todd Gurley into a Dominant Passing Game Weapon
http://insidethepylon.com/nfl/teams-nfl/nfc-west/los-angeles-rams/2017/10/07/sean-mcvay-transforms-todd-gurley-into-a-dominant-passing-game-weapon/

MIAMI
Perkins Sun Sentinel: Dolphins hoping for homefield magic in long-awaited home opener
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-advance-20171007-story.html

Lieser Palm Beach Post: QB Jay Cutler is who he’s always been, so get used to it
http://dailydolphin.blog.mypalmbeachpost.com/2017/10/07/miami-dolphins-qb-jay-cutler-is-who-hes-always-been-so-get-used-to-it/

Salguero Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins playmakers not making big plays
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article177679571.html

Jackson Miami Herald: Some eye-opening Landry numbers; Dolphins nuggets
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article177616906.html

MINNESOTA
Goessling Minn Star Tribune: As Vikings know, not all ACL injuries are career killers
http://m.startribune.com/acl-injury-need-not-be-career-killer/449919903/

Hartman Minn Star Tribune: Loss of Dalvin Cook puts added pressure on Vikings offensive line
http://m.startribune.com/loss-of-dalvin-cook-puts-added-pressure-on-vikings-offensive-line/449919873/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings WR Michael Floyd looking forward to first game after suspension
http://www.twincities.com/2017/10/07/vikings-wr-michael-floyd-looking-forward-to-first-game-after-suspension/

NEW ENGLAND
Reiss ESPN Boston: Quick-hit thoughts/notes around Patriots & NFL (Gronk; Belichick touts Rodney; Boger’s crew; who is Ryan Lewis?).
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4806644/quick-turnaround-for-game-might-end-up-costing-rob-gronkowski-millions

Guregian Boston Herald: Costly Patriots mistakes belie Bill Belichick’s teachings
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2017/10/guregian_costly_patriots_mistakes_belie_bill_belichick_s_teachings

Volin Boston Globe: The Patriots might have a little bit of a fourth-quarter problem
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/10/07/onfoot/biyRL4gPi28qSRGCAlCObP/story.html

Yang Boston.com: Five games into the season, Tom Brady has been sacked more times than he was all last year
https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2017/10/06/five-games-into-the-season-tom-brady-has-been-sacked-more-times-than-he-was-all-last-year

NEW ORLEANS
Underhill NO Advocate: Saints' Ken Crawley had to stop panicking before he could succeed
http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/sports/saints/article_cd82c2f0-aacc-11e7-a702-e72beb9b1684.amp.html

Teope Nola.com: Saints secondary coach Aaron Glenn eyes continued improvement of pass defense
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/10/saints_secondary_coach_aaron_g.html

NEW YORK JETS
Watkins Newsday: Christian Hackenberg can only watch as DeShone Kizer struggles with Browns
http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/christian-hackenberg-can-only-watch-as-deshone-kizer-struggles-with-browns-1.14386845

OAKLAND
Graney LV Review Journal: Critical home stretch begins for Raiders against Ravens
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/sports-columns/ed-graney/critical-home-stretch-begins-for-raiders-against-ravens/

Harris SJ Mercury News: ‘It’s a little embarrassing’: Why Raiders’ Del Rio is happy season is over for A’s
http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/oakland-raiders/article177676801.html

Kurtenbach SJ Mercury News: Is offensive coordinator Todd Downing the Raiders’ solution or problem?
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/07/oakland-raiders-derek-carr-kurtenbach-is-offensive-coordinator-todd-downing-the-raiders-solution-or-problem/

Gehlken LV Review Journal: Raiders diagnose issues, look to right their running game
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/raiders/raiders-diagnose-issues-look-to-right-their-running-game/

PHILADELPHIA
Duffy Eagles.com: Eagle Eye: Carson Wentz Must Be Prepared For Arizona's Exotic Pressure Schemes
http://philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagle-Eye-Carson-Wentz-Must-Be-Prepared-For-Arizonas-Exotic-Pressure-Schemes/dc6107f3-e3ce-47a6-b5d8-d992a1063d80

Bowen Phil.com: Eagles' Wendell Smallwood likely out vs. Arizona Cardinals; Blount, Clement must do more
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-arizona-cardinals-wendell-smallwood-legarrette-blount-20171006.html

Berman Phil.com: How Eagles' Zach Ertz has grown in his fifth season
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-tight-end-zach-ertz-growth-stanford-20171006.html

PITTSBURGH
Dulac Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Steelers-Jaguars has produced some bizarre moments in the past
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/10/07/steelers-jaguars-nfl-week-5-bill-cowher-mark-brunell-kordell-stewart-jerome-bettis-jeff-reed/stories/20171007004

Dulac Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Key matchup: Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell vs. Jaguars LB Myles Jack
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/10/07/le-veon-bell-fantasy-steelers-myles-jack-jaguars-run-defense-2017/stories/201710070019

Rutter Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Steelers notebook: Steelers' Martavis Bryant questionable to play because of illness
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/12808724-74/steelers-martavis-bryant-questionable-to-play-because-of-illness

Gorman Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Linebacker Bud Dupree's prints on Steelers' pass rush
http://triblive.com/sports/kevingorman/12808753-74/kevin-gorman-linebacker-bud-duprees-prints-on-steelers-pass-rush

Rutter Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Blend of veterans, newcomers in Steelers secondary help improve pass defense, take away big plays
http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/12808689-74/blend-of-veterans-newcomers-in-steelers-secondary-help-improve-pass-defense-take

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: The 49ers’ new mantra: Get the job done ‘in the moment of truth’
http://m.sfgate.com/49ers/article/The-49ers-new-mantra-Get-the-job-done-in-12261111.php

SEATTLE
Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks add Branden Jackson to roster, declare C.J. Prosise and Jeremy Lane out against Rams
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/saturday-seahawks-notes-seattle-adds-brandon-jackson-to-roster-declares-c-j-prosise-and-jeremy-lane-out-against-rams/

Condotta Seattle Times: Seahawks to watch against Los Angeles Rams: Frank Clark, Tyler Lockett, J.D. McKissic and more
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-to-watch-against-los-angeles-rams-frank-clark-tyler-lockett-j-d-mckissic-and-more/

TAMPA BAY
Fennelly TB Times: Bucs' clock buffoonery cost them chance to win
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/fennelly-bucs-clock-buffoonery-cost-them-chance-to-win/2340164

Stroud TB Times: Does Bucs' QB Jameis Winston get too pumped for big games?
http://www.tbo.com/sports/football/bucs/does-bucs-qb-jameis-winston-get-too-pumped-for-big-games/2340286

History

Holder Indianapolis Star: Insider: With Peyton Manning statue celebration, No. 18 finally on the receiving end
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2017/10/07/insider-peyton-manning-statue-celebration-no-18-finally-receiving-end/666364001/

Doyel Indianapolis Star: Peyton Manning now a statue, and our forever quarterback
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2017/10/07/peyton-manning-statue-shows-legacy-indianapolis/737029001/

Giants Birthdays 10-8

Eric Felton DB W-NO 1980 NYG 1980 10-8-1955

Domenik Hixon WR W-DEN 2007 NYG 2007-2012 10-8-1984

Giants on 10-8

10-8-1933 Boston Redskins 21 Giants 20
Redskins triumph in debut at Fenway Park
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/1933/10/09/redskins-triumph-debut-fenway-park/wdL7lTbLMu2fhmntWAzSUK/story.html

10-8-1939 Giants 14 Pittsburgh Pirates 7
Ward Cuff caught two third quarter touchdown passes from Ed Danowski to keep the Pirates winless.

10-8-1944 Giants 22 Boston Yanks 10
Missing Rings: The 1944 New York Football Giants
“New York opened their 1944 regular season with an unremarkable win at Fenway Park against the Boston Yanks. The Giants offense was far from a well-oiled machine as the young, old and slightly-damaged parts had yet to fully integrate. Herber struggled as he was still playing himself into shape. He completed just one pass for 12 yards, was intercepted twice and fumbled once, the latter being returned for Boston’s only touchdown. The Giants defense was its formidable self and the special teams made clutch plays. The defense recorded a safety and Cope blocked a punt that was recovered for a touchdown by Victor Carroll. Strong made both his field goals in the 22-10 victory.”
http://www.bigblueinteractive.com/2014/07/06/missing-rings-1944-new-york-football-giants/

10-8-1950 Giants 21 Redskins 17
1950: Giants Prevail Against Redskins in Back-and-Forth Contest
https://fs64sports.blogspot.com/2016/10/1950-giants-prevail-against-redskins-in.html?m=1

10-8-1961 Giants 24 Cardinals 9
The Giants survived a sluggish start including a safety as the Cards Larry Wilson blocked a Don Chandler punt and it went out of the end zone.
Trailing 2-0 the in the first quarter Y.A. Tittle found Del Shofner for a 44 yard touchdown pass to give the Giants a 7-2 lead. In the third quarter Alex Webster rushed for a touchdown and San Huff returned a fumble for a touchdown to increase the Giants lead to 21-2.

Backup Cardinals QB Ralph Guglielmi found Billy Stacy for a 80 yard touchdown pass to curb the lead to 21-9 in the fourth quarter. However the Giants’ defense responded as Dick Lynch had three interceptions on the day.

10-8-1967 Giants 27 Saints 21
“Wednesday marked the 47th anniversary of one of the wildest games in New Orleans Saints history, a 27-21 loss to the New York Giants at Yankee Stadium. The Oct. 8, 1967 game wasn't as significant as the fight after it.
Saints linebacker Steve Stonebreaker accused Giants center Greg Larson of a late hit on Saints wide receiver Tom Hall on the penultimate play of the game and instigated a bench-clearing brawl after the clock expired. During the melee, fans poured on to the field, and owner John Mecom injured his hand while throwing a punch at Giants linebacker Freeman White. The brawl spilled into the stands and the exit tunnels at the stadium...”
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/10/a_nostalgic_look_at_the_1967_n.html

10-8-1972 Giants 45 Saints 21
The Giants led 31-0 at halftime as they kept the Saints winless. Charlie Evans rushed for 87 yards and two first half touchdowns as well catching a 10 yard pass from Norm Snead for the first score of the game. The Giants intercepted Archie Manning four times (Crist, Flowers, Lockhart, Williams).

10-8-1978 Cowboys 24 Giants 3
Tony Hill caught two touchdown passes from Roger Stsubach and the Giants managed only 142 yards in total offense in the loss to the Cowboys. Giants QB’s Jerry Golsteyn, Joe Pisarcik, and Randy Dean were a combined 6-20 on passing attempts.

10-8-1984 49ers 31 Giants 10
MONTANA, 49ERS RIDDLE GIANTS
http://www.nytimes.com/1984/10/09/sports/montana-49ers-riddle-giants.html

10-8-1989 Eagles 21 Giants 19
“In a game of delirious, delicious knocks where little came easy, the New York Giants jumped on the Philadelphia Eagles early here today. The Giants led by 10-0 early in the second quarter, by 13-7 at halftime and by 16-7 early in the fourth quarter.
But then peculiar things began to happen: The Eagles' defense stiffened, Randall Cunningham broke loose with a piercing running and passing display and Philadelphia finished its turnabout by producing the game's only turnover with two minutes left. The result was an eye-rubbing 21-19 victory for the Eagles before 65,688 at Veterans Stadium.
The Giants slipped to 4-1; Philadelphia improved to 3-2.
http://www.nytimes.com/1989/10/09/sports/eagles-rally-over-giants.html

10-8-1995 Giants 27 Cardinals 21 OT
PRO FOOTBALL;By Any Other Shape or Size, Armstead Is a True Linebacker
“If Armstead is indeed undersized, what do you do with him? If he is the fastest linebacker on the team, with 4.5-second speed for 40 yards, you use him in the nickel defense. If you play the San Francisco 49ers and their short-passing offense, you use him in the base defense. If you play the Cardinals, whose offense is more traditional, you use him in all passing situations.
That is why Armstead, who will turn 25 later this month, was on the field Sunday in overtime when the Cardinals faced third-down-and-3 from their 45-yard line. That is why he was able to intercept Dave Krieg's pass and return it 58 yards for the winning touchdown. That is why the ball he intercepted is being shipped to his home in Dallas, a gem for his trophy case.”
http://www.nytimes.com/1995/10/11/sports/pro-football-by-any-other-shape-or-size-armstead-is-a-true-linebacker.html

10-8-2000 Giants 13 Falcons 6
The Giants' Defense Gets the Falcons, and Credit for an Ugly Victory
https://nytimes.com/2000/10/09/sports/pro-football-giants-defense-gets-falcons-credit-for-ugly-victory.html

10-8-2006 Giants 19 Redskins 3
GIANTS SAVE THEIR SKINS; BIG BLUE RESPONDS TO ‘DIRE SITUATION’
http://nypost.com/2006/10/09/giants-save-their-skins-big-blue-responds-to-dire-situation/