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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - A four-game losing streak has not only hurt the Giants' chances of repeating in the NFC East, but also has put their playoff hopes in serious doubt.

Giants head coach Tom Coughlin looks at the Giants in the fourth quarter of the loss to the Chargers.

Philip Rivers' touchdown pass to Vincent Jackson with 21 seconds left in the game was the difference, as the San Diego Chargers edged the New York Giants , 21-20. Rivers finished 24-of-36 for 209 yards with three TDs and two interceptions for the Chargers , who won their third in a row.

On the first play of the Giants ' season, Danny Ware returned a kickoff 17 yards but injured his elbow when he was tackled and has not played since.

Andy Furman, who runs the Ultimatenyg blog and who has contributed occasionally to the Fifth Down, sent us this item from one of his posts: Lots of people have been talking about the Giants vs.

Giants quarterback Eli Manning fought through a foot injury to lead his team onto the field for the 83rd consecutive time.

He even had tape around the outside of his cleats; players call it wearing "spats." "Nothing too heavy," Manning said of the tape job.

's 2009 stats are as follows: 15 tackles, one sack, two passes defensed, one suspension and now two surgeries -- the second operation occurred yesterday and will keep him out about a month.

A lot has gone wrong for the Giants' defense this season. That might seem like a strange thing to say about a unit that currently ranks first in yards allowed and sixth in points given up, but the evidence is right there on the injury reports.

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley Each week, thousands of readers leave questions in the NFC East mailbag.

The New York Giants have an exciting week ahead of them. Not only are they getting Michael Boley back from suspension and injury, but fans can also look forward to the debut of second round draft pick Clint Sintim.

Covering the NFC East as I do, I have the luxury of following four very talented and interesting teams.

Chase Blackburn, left, will likely make just the one start at weak side linebacker before free agent acquisition Michael Boley returns from suspension.

Dockery, who was filling in for Aaron Ross , missed his second straight practice Thursday.

Antonio Pierce reassured everyone wanting to know about the severity of a sore foot that kept him out of the previous two preseason games by repeatedly saying he was fine.

Darcy Johnson is a candidate for the one tight end spot that's left. FIVE POSITIONS TO WATCH 1. WIDE RECEIVER: With David Tyree sidelined with a hamstring injury, it's likely down to a matchup between Sinorice Moss and Derek Hagan for the final roster spot.

Tonight is not about the stars or the starters, it is for the hopefuls. There are precious few roster spots open and those desperate to become a member of the 2009 Giants have one last shot to make something happen.

One of Jonathan Goff's biggest improvements has been his ability to be more vocal on the field, according to his teammates.

New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley is ready to get back on a football field.

It took awhile Saturday night, but Mark Sanchez eventually gave the Giants and everyone else a glimpse of the playmaking ability that persuaded coach Rex Ryan to name him the regular-season starter.