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Without tandem of Drew Brees and Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints struggling, and NY Giants need to take advantage

nydailynews.com

Roger Goodell handed Saints  the  NFL version of the death penalty when he suspended Sean Payton for the entire season in the BountyGate scandal, leaving Drew Brees to get through the season without his friend, mentor and play caller.

Jw, giantsgab.com

 The New York Football Giants will return home to face the New Orleans Saints in what appears to be a must win game. Here are the matchups to watch: DE Jason Pierre-Paul vs LT Jermon Bushrod If the Giants want any chance at stopping Saints QB Drew Brees…

Sam Borden, nytimes.com

Trying to reach Drew Brees, a traditional drop-back passer, will be a welcome change for the Giants after dealing with the speedy Robert Griffin III, but the pressure must increase.

John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com

If the Giants’ defense and special teams seem a little bit slower these days, don’t fret. There’s nothing wrong with your eyesight. That’s probably because LB Jacquain Williams has been out since Week Seven with a hamstring injury. He is the Giant…

nydailynews.com

The Giants’ defense knows it can find Drew Brees in the pocket. And unlike with RG3 and the Redskins, Big Blue usually has a pretty good idea where the ball is, too.

CNNSI.com

IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent is facing an intoxication manslaughter charge after a one-vehicle accident that killed linebacker Jerry Brown, a member of the team's practice squad.

nydailynews.com

Once cruising through the season, the Giants have put themselves into a position where they have to almost win three of their last four games to ensure holding off the Redskins and Cowboys in the NFC East.

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

The Giants have caught a break and the Saints have been dealt a blow with an unexpected addition to the injury report for Sunday’s game. The Saints announced on Saturday that running back Chris Ivory, who hadn’t been mentioned on this week’s injury …

John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com

Slow and wet weekend is upon us. Not exactly football weather, but what choice do we have….here’s the news:       

John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com

Loud Mouths discuss the Giants’ big upcoming game against the Saints. Sorry, this video could not be loaded… Kevin Youkilis talks about free agency, Rex Ryan on the Jets’ quarterback play and his own future, and Chase Blackburn on facing the Saints.…

Toni Monkovic, nytimes.com

Tiki Barber, one of the Giants' great players, inhabits a kind of purgatory among the team's fans. Is it time to welcome him back into the fold?