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Are the Giants done if Eli Manning is done with a bad foot? Well, David Carr isn't exactly Manning but he has starting experience.

Giants quarterback Eli Manning has been treated for a stress reaction in his right foot that is the result of an ongoing problem with plantar fasciitis, a person with knowledge of the condition confirmed Sunday.

If the Broncos load the box tonight to stop , if they dare Manning to beat them, the way the Falcons dared Manning to beat them, it is no longer farfetched to picture him as Clint Eastwood in shoulder pads in that coffee shop scene from "Sudden Impact," pointing a .44 Magnum at his tormentor and spitting out through clenched teeth: Go ahead.

Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago.

Former Titans and Redskins quarterback Patrick Ramsey worked out for the Giants on Monday, according to a report.

Philip Rivers showed the New York Giants exactly what they traded away in 2004, and this one really hurt the team that wanted Eli Manning so much.

If Aaron Rodgers continues his current sack pace, he'll hold a prominent place in a club he doesn't want to join.

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, top, celebrates his second-quarter touchdown with teammate offensive tackle David Diehl during the Giants' game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Growing up in the Manning household, youngest brother Eli got the nickname "Easy E" for his relaxed, almost sleepy disposition.

Giants quarterback Eli Manning rarely speaks with sarcasm or shows anger. But Manning displayed a touch of both before and after Sunday's 48-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome, a the stadium where Manning's father Archie played quarterback for the Saints.

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks races with a pass in front of New Orleans Saints cornerback Jabari Greer in the second half.

Quarterback Eli Manning had a rough homecoming to New Orleans, going 14-of-31 for 178 yards with an interception and a fumble.

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It wasn't much of a homecoming for Giants quarterback Eli Manning. Drew Brees torched the Giants' league-leading defense, swarming Saints defenders frustrated Manning all game and undefeated New Orleans matched its best start since 1993 with a 48-27 throttling of previously unbeaten New York on Sunday.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Talk about the NFL's best receivers and the names Larry Fitzgerald and Randy Moss would be mentioned without hesitation.

If you followed any of the NFL offseason discussions in the spring or summer, you would know that one of the largest questions was who, if anyone, would step up for the Giants at the receiver position? That question has been answered and then some.

Brees burns Giants Saints' QB tosses four touchdown passes as New Orleans wins battle of unbeaten teams By Our Wire Services Mon.

Drew Brees threw for 369 yards and four touchdowns on 23-of-30 passing to lead the New Orleans Saints past the New York Giants, 48-27, in a battle of unbeaten NFC powerhouses at the Superdome.

While Brandon Jacobs continues to struggle trying to hit his stride, Ahmad Bradshaw came through big-time against the Raiders with 110 yards on just 11 carries.