[EmpireWF]

The Patriots look to finish undefeated in New York this Saturday night against the playoff-bound New York Giants. The game is on the NFL Network (ugh) so unless you leave in either the New England or New York area, you must have the network to check out the game.

The Giants may sit some starters to get some rest heading into the playoffs. Particular guys like Brandon Jacobs (ankle), Gibril Wilson (knee) and Plaxico Burress (ankle, knee) may get the night off.

I don't think Eli Manning will sit, but I could see him getting a quarter or half off. Not that it would mean much, he hasn't been pretty in his recent outings.

The Patriots meanwhile will be playing for records it seems like since Tom Brady is a few away from breaking Peyton's single season TD record. Randy Moss needs some TDs as well.

So, does anyone see the New York Giants doing what 15 other NFL teams could not do?

[azrael492]

Not a chance. I don't see them playing their starters. They don't need them to get any more hurt than they are.

Maybe they should play Eli though. There is the risk of injury, and he needs all the practice he can get.

[indyNASCARgirl]

Patriots 127
Giants 3

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by indyNASCARgirl

Patriots 127
Giants 3

Naw, both teams will rest starters...Pats backups 21 Giants backups 16

[Seahawker 562]

the giants will lose in the 1st round of playoffs, doesnt matter

[EmpireWF]

Originally Posted by Seahawker 562

the giants will lose in the 1st round of playoffs, doesnt matter

uhh...what does that prediction have to do with this week?

I do think the Pats will rest their starters for a half.

Would be interesting if the Giants have a halftime lead.

[Seahawker 562]

it doesnt, i just dont like the giants

[EmpireWF]

Plaxico Burress practiced on a limited basis for just the third time this season yesterday.

RB Ahmad Bradshaw did not practice due to a contusion in one of his legs. Tom Coughlin said he would day-to-day. Brandon Jacobs fully practiced.

So who knows what the Giants will do? It sounds like they could start all their starters at the beginning of the game, then go about benching however the score unfolds.

[EmpireWF]

Plaxico Burress practiced again on Friday, on a limited basis. It was the first time all season he practiced on consecutive days.

Ahmad Bradshaw missed practice again, so it doesn't look like he'll play Saturday night. Once again, Brandon Jacobs practiced and will start.

[Weird harold]

I don't like the Giants either, but I absolutely hate the Patriots. That's why I hope the Patriots win. If they have a perfect 16 and 0 regular season, it will make it that much sweeter when they loose the AFC championship game to the Jaguars.

[Seahawker 562]

Originally Posted by Weird harold

I don't like the Giants either, but I absolutely hate the Patriots. That's why I hope the Patriots win. If they have a perfect 16 and 0 regular season, it will make it that much sweeter when they loose the AFC championship game to the Jaguars.

i dont know man. do you remember their MNF game? it was like 40-10, or in that area. You think jags can beat the pats?

[Weird harold]

yes


Well, I am 100 percent sure that if anybody can beat the Patriots, it would be the Jaguars, and I am really hoping that they can beat em.

[Seahawker 562]

Originally Posted by Weird harold

yes


Well, I am 100 percent sure that if anybody can beat the Patriots, it would be the Jaguars, and I am really hoping that they can beat em.

well whats the diffrence between them playing now and their last MNF game. what has changed on either team that makes you so sure they will win

[EmpireWF]

Ugh, still same old subpar NFL Network commentating crew. How could you have the most important game (potentially) be done by such a terrible duo like Gumble and Collinsworth? (emphasis on Gumble)

[azrael492]

I haven't had the displeasure of hearing him yet, but I can't stand anything he ever does. I really hate his HBO show.