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Green Bay linebacker Nick Barnett cheers with the crowd in the closing moments of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday in Glendale, Ariz.

New York Giants cornerbacks Aaron Ross and Corey Webster and right tackle Kareem McKenzie were inactive for Monday night's game against the Washington Redskins.

Atlanta tight end Justin Peelle played. Carolina tight end Dante Rosario started and had two catches for 11 yards.

Here are the Giants players who have lost their starting jobs at least for today: Fred Robbins will be replaced by Chris Canty and Osi Umenyiora will be replaced by Mathias Kiwanuka .

Rookie outside linebacker Robert Ayers will play tonight against New York after being inactive four days ago against the Chargers.

Right tackle Kareem McKenzie will not play tonight when the Giants host the defending NFC champion Arizona Cardinals.

Receiver Anquan Boldin wasn't among the team's inactive players, meaning he's going to play tonight.

Danny Ware was hoping he'd play against the Saints Sunday in his first game since the season opener, but he's out once again.

Atlanta tight end Justin Peelle caught one pass for 12 yards. Baltimore defensive lineman Haloti Ngata had three tackles including a tackle for loss, and a quarterback hit.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS After a week of worry, quarterback Eli Manning started for the New York Giants game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.

New York Giants safety Kenny Phillips underwent microfracture surgery on the trochlea of his left knee Tuesday, days after being placed on injured reserve.

Running back Ahmad Bradshaw was wearing a protective boot on his right foot at the Giants' practice facility Wednesday, keeping him on the sidelines during practice and perhaps for the rest of the week.

Injured New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck was active for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, however he was replaced in the starting lineup by backup Mathias Kiwanuka.

Pro Bowl defensive end Justin Tuck is questionable for the New York Giants' game this weekend against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Coughlin also said defensive tackle Chris Canty , receiver Hakeem Nicks , linebacker Clint Sintim , cornerback Aaron Ross and running back Danny Ware would not play.

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley ARLINGTON, Texas -- New York Giants safety Kenny Phillips will play tonight, but nickel cornerback Kevin Dockery will be out for the second consecutive week.

TV, radio: NBC, WOAI-AM 1200, KCOR-AM 1350 Line: Cowboys by 3 Series: Cowboys lead 55-36-2. Last meeting: Cowboys won 20-8 oni Dec.

Giants safety Kenny Phillips, shown here standing on the side during training camp, was standing around once again on Friday.

The number of injured defensive backs on the New York Giants is growing. NFC East blog ESPN.com's Matt Mosley writes about all things NFC East in his division blog .

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants will be thin at cornerback and heavy on wide receivers.