Steve Smith News

Five weeks into the 2009 season, the New York Giants had polished off another convincing victory and kept their record unbeaten.

Charles Woodson helped Green Bay's defense finally play up to its potential against a big-time opponent, forcing two fumbles and picking off a pass by Tony Romo on the goal line as the Packers beat the Cowboys 17-7 in Green Bay.

The bye week turned into a bonanza for the New York Giants. Not only did quarterback Eli Manning and company get a chance to rest and get away from a four-game losing streak, the Giants also got lucky.

Rookie wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, driving up the field as the Chargers' Paul Oliver tries to tackle him last week, is benefiting from all the attention focused on Steve Smith.

A month's worth of losses and counting, and the New York Giants' 5-0 start is a distant memory, with their playoff hopes teetering.

If you're wondering what's gone wrong with the New York Giants, look at the final three-plus minutes of their 21-20 loss to the San Diego Chargers.

Tom Coughlin made a very telling comment when answering questions about why Brandon Jacobs only got 11 carries despite running well against the Chargers .

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.

The answer to the question, can the Giants get into the end zone, is No. Their drive stalled in the red zone after a play in which Steve Smith was originally credited with a reception was overturned after a replay review.

FEli Manning was lucky to get away with just his two interceptions. Two other passes hit Quintin Mikell in the hands and another was reversed by a holding call against Sheldon Brown .

If you're a fan of the Giants and Yankees with some financial means, it would be hard to resist hopping on a train down to Philadelphia for the weekend.

SAN DIEGO At N.Y. GIANTS OPENING LINE - Giants by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD - San Diego 2-5; New York 4-4 SERIES RECORD - Giants lead 5-4 LAST MEETING - Chargers beat Giants 45-23, Sept.

For years, the Eagles' secondary was tormented by the tall receiver, and nobody fit that bill better than Plaxico Burress, the Giants' lanky, slithery former wideout.

Eli Manning and the other New York Giants quarterbacks skate-by with a C+. Justin Tuck said the Giants might have lost their confidence.

Some people go to a travel agent or an online service to book a trip to Hawaii. In 2007, Osi Umenyiora went through Winston Justice.

Robert Nicks, the father of the Giants rookie Hakeem Nicks, was nicknamed Philly after moving to North Carolina from Philadelphia, where he grew up a fan of the Eagles and the Phillies.

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley For the most part, the Eagles and Giants don't have a lot of reason to talk smack at this point in the season.

Yep, for probably the 40th time in a row, the No. 1 key is blitzing the quarterback.

New York Giants receivers Steve Smith and Mario Manningham think they can have success against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

There's a small group of stars who are so great you can never leave them out of your fantasy football lineup, regardless of matchup, recent performance or minor injuries.