Unbelievable excuse a ref gave Giants for missed calls: It's not the Super Bowl

Feel like Giants got a bad whistle vs. Saints? So do they. And not happy with Pete Morelli's crew's alleged excuse.

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Giants' Pat Shurmur owns up to poor clock management in Saints loss

The Giants let the Saints run the clock down before kicking a field goal at the end of the first half. The coach admits he should have stopped the clock.

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Saints secondary brags about 'putting a scare' in Giants' Eli Manning, taking away Odell Beckham Jr.

Saints defense stifled Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr., and a lifeless Giants' offense in 33-18 win.

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Beckham, schmeckham: Giants offense disappears again in 33-18 loss to New Orleans Saints | QB report card

Manning and the Giants' offense struggled to move the football in a punchless effort against the Saints.

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Eli Manning and this 'small ball' offense is killing the Giants | Politi's 5 observations

The Giants are 1-3 after a 33-18 loss to the Saints, and in all three losses, the offense has stalled. Where are the big plays?

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Giants defense folds in 4th quarter as Alvin Kamara outshines Saquon Barkley, Odell Beckham | Instant analysis

Giants didn't have enough offense in first 3 quarters or enough defense in 4th quarter no matter Drew Brees' numbers.

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New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants LIVE SCORE UPDATES and STATS (9/30/18) | NFL Week 4

The Giants, led by running back Saquon Barkley, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., quarterback Eli Manning, and safety Landon Collins, return home to MetLife Stadium to take on quarterback Drew Brees, running back Alvin Kamara, and the New Orleans Saints, aiming to build on last weeks' victory over the Houston Texans, on Sunday afternoon (9/30/18) in a 4:25 p.m. kickoff on CBS.

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Eli Manning deep throws and 7 other things that need to happen for Giants to upset Saints

Saints are vulnerable to big plays. Giants should send Odell Beckham, Sterling Shepard deep. Formula for an upset here.

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NFL Fantasy Football Week 4: Start' em, sit 'em advice from ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports and more

The NFL season continues into Week 3 on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 with some interesting matchups in fantasy football. Some players to keep an eye on include Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, Philadephia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald.

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Do Eagles have NFL's best defensive line? Pro Football Focus thinks so | Giants in Top 10, Jets among league's worst

The Eagles and Giants have two of the better defensive line groups in the NFL, per Pro Football Focus.

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Secret to Saints offense? Giants have an insider hidden on roster and ready to debut

Kamrin Moore faced Saints offense every day in practice after he was drafted. Can he help Giants even if inactive?

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Incredible stat Giants need to know about Drew Brees, Michael Thomas | 9 things to know

Which defense will step up? The Saints to help Drew Brees, Alvin Kamara? Or Giants to help Eli Manning, Saquon Barkley?

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NFL TV schedule: What time, channel is New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants (9/30/18)? Livestream, watch online | NFL Week 4

The Giants, led by running back Saquon Barkley, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., quarterback Eli Manning, and safety Landon Collins, return home to MetLife Stadium to take on quarterback Drew Brees, running back Alvin Kamara, and the New Orleans Saints, aiming to build on last weeks' victory over the Houston Texans, on Sunday afternoon (9/30/18) in a 4:25 p.m. kickoff on CBS.

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NFL Draft 2019: Top 20 prospects after 4 Weeks of College Football | Nick Bosa, Justin Herbert, Ed Oliver

A look at the top prospects in the upcoming NFL Draft class, from elite defenders to potential franchise quarterbacks.

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Giants' worst move of offseason looks even worse now | Jonathan Stewart to injured reserve

Giants GM Dave Gettleman was first-guessed for signing Jonathan Stewart. Stewart didn't deliver before his foot injury.

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Giants injury report: Facing Saints without Eli Apple, Olivier Vernon | 3 starters among 5 out

Saints offense is deadly for full-strength opponents, and Giants will be down 2 key defensive players. Plus 3 more out on offense.

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Giants coaches issued this warning to the defense

The NFL has drawn lots of scrutiny over the amount of roughing the passer penalties, and how the rule has been officiated through the first three weeks.

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NFL Week 4 picks, predictions: New York Giants vs. New Orleans Saints | Eli Manning or Drew Brees win QB showdown? | ESPN, CBS Sports, more

The Giants aim to build momentum against Drew Brees, Alvin Kamara, Michael Thomas and the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

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Landon Collins pays surprise visit to N.J. high school football team

Collins, a Pro Bowl safety for the Giants, paid the team a visit on Tuesday and brought some gifts with him.

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Olivier Vernon 'making progress' | Giants vs. Saints injury report

Giants outside linebacker Olivier Vernon took a significant step towards returning to game action on Wednesday, ahead of Sunday's Week 4 game against the New Orleans Saints.

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Why Odell Beckham Jr. believes he and Giants offense are on verge of breaking out vs. Saints

Odell Beckham Jr. described his performance through the first three weeks as "efficient," but that could be about to change.

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Giant task to stop Saints' Drew Brees, Alvin Kamara | Talk is Cheap (PODCAST)

Eli Manning, Saquon Barkley and the Giants host Drew Brees, Alvin Kamara and the Saints on Sunday, September 30, 2018 (9/30/18).

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Giants vs. Saints key matchups: Drew Brees, Michael Thomas vs. Janoris Jenkins

The Giants have the chance to pull to the .500 mark on the season on Sunday, with a win over Drew Brees, Alvin Kamara, Michael Thomas, and the high-powered New Orleans Saints.

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Can Eli Manning find some more of Drew Brees' old quarterback magic? | Politi

Manning and Brees, who have combined to play 471 games in the NFL, face each other on Sunday. Their friendship dates back two decades.

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NFL Week 4 predictions: Picks, point spreads, betting lines for every game

Week 4 of the 2018 NFL season has arrived! It's officially time to dive into point spreads and betting lines around the sport on a weekly basis. That means picks and predictions for the entire slate, including primetime games between Dalvin Cook's Minnesota Vikings and Todd Gurley's Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football, Eli Manning's New York Giants and Drew Brees' New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon, Sam Darnold's New York Jets and Leonard Fournette's Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC battle, Carson Wentz's Philadelphia Eagles and Marcus Mariota's Tennessee Titans in a battle of 2-1 teams, Joe Flacco's Baltimore Ravens vs. Ben Roethlisberger's Pittsburgh Steelers on on Sunday Night Football and a Monday Night Football battle between Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs and Case Keenum's Denver Broncos.

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NFL bold predictions, Week 4: Falcons' Matt Ryan, Browns' Baker Mayfield erupt; Bills keep winning, Texans keep losing

The NFL is unpredictable, but that won't stop us from trying. Here's a guess at the wild things might happen in Week 4. Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield makes his first-ever start against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, September 30, 2018 (9/30/18). Quarterback Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons host the Cincinnati Bengals. The Minnesota Vikings, minus defensive end Everson Griffen, take on the Los Angeles Rams. The New York Jets, led by quarterback Sam Darnold, travel to face the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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NFL Week 4 picks: Predictions, point spreads, betting lines for every game

Week 4 of the 2018 NFL season has arrived! It's officially time to dive into point spreads and betting lines around the sport on a weekly basis. That means picks and predictions for the entire slate, including primetime games between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football, New York Giants and New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon, New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC battle, Philadelphia Eagles and Tennessee Titans in a battle of 2-1 teams, Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers on on Sunday Night Football and a Monday Night Football battle between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos.

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Giants' Dalvin Tomlinson on how to stop Saints' Alvin Kamara: 'hit him early, and keep hitting him' | 4 Downs

The Saints are led by a future Hall of Fame quarterback in Drew Brees, and multidimensional running back Alvin Kamara who had 31 touches last Sunday.

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Giants vs. Saints injury report: Are Olivier Vernon or Eli Apple close to returning in NFL Week 4?

Several key players sat out Giants practice as the team began preparations for Sunday's NFL Week 4 clash with Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium.

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Are 1-2 Giants better (or worse) than 1-2 Jets? | Position-by-position comparison, including Sam Darnold vs. Eli Manning

The New York Jets and Sam Darnold are 1-2, and so are the New York Giants and Eli Manning. So which team is better?

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Are the Giants getting their money's worth for Nate Solder? | Film Breakdown

The Giants made Solder the highest-paid offensive tackle in the league, but he has been off to an inconsistent start this season.

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NFL QB rankings, Week 4: Where is Eagles' Carson Wentz after debut? Browns' Baker Mayfield, Bills' Josh Allen surging; Jets' Sam Darnold falling

Analyzing every NFL quarterback through three weeks of the 2018 season. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz put together a solid return from injury. Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen and Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield both shined in wins. The New York Jets' Sam Darnold continued to struggle and the New York Giants' Eli Manning broke out in a win over Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans.

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Please, Rutgers fans, stop second guessing the Big Ten decision | Politi

Yes, the Scarlet Knights are bad, but joining the Big Ten was -- and remains -- the right decision.

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Phil Simms: With Saquon Barkley, Giants' Eli Manning has 'better group than I ever threw with'

Phil Simms is bullish on the Giants' offense with Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr., Sterling Shepard, and the addition of Saquon Barkley.

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NFL Draft 2018: Should Giants regret picking Saquon Barkley over Sam Darnold?

The Giants selected Penn State running back Saquon Barkley with the No. 2 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. USC quarterback Sam Darnold went No. 3 to the Jets. After starting the season 0-2, do the Giants have any regrets about not drafting Eli Manning's successor?

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Rejuvenated Eli Manning leads Giants to first win over Texans | Talk is Cheap (PODCAST)

After two games of the offense struggling to get into gear, the Giants, led by a vintage performance from Eli Manning snapped a season-opening two-game losing streak by beating the Houston Texans 27-22 on Sunday at NRG Stadium.

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Ex-Redskins talk trash about Giants, Eagles, Cowboys, NFC East

The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins are tied for first place in the NFC East with 2-1 records. Quarterback Carson Wentz led the Eagles to 20-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 23, 2018 (9/23/18) while Alex Smith led the Redskins to a 31-17 upset of Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.

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Fox channels could go dark for Optimum subscribers next week in contract standoff

Giants and Eagles fans could be significantly impacted if the sides don't reach a deal and the MLB playoff start next week

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Giants' Kerry Wynn off to 'relentless' start to season

Giants defensive end Kerry Wynn is coming off of maybe his finest performance as a professional in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Texans.

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NFL power rankings: Carson Wentz, Eagles climbing back to top? Rams or Chiefs No. 1? How far did Patriots fall?

From a wild Browns win over the Jets on Thursday Night Football, to a surprising Giants win over the Texans, to Carson Wentz spurring the Eagles to victory over Andrew Luck and the Colts, to a huge Lions upset over the Patriots on Sunday Night Football, to a wild Monday Night Football Game between the Steelers and Buccaneers, Week 3 of the NFL had it all. Here's a look at how all 32 teams stack up heading into Week 4 of the 2018 NFL season.

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Why Giants should be encouraged, concerned after 27-22 win over Texans | THIS is the Pat Shurmur offense Giants hoped to be getting

Only two percent of teams that fall to 0-3 have made the playoffs, and the Giants should be able to build some momentum off of the changes made ahead of and during Sunday's victory.

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Giants injury updates: How close are Olivier Vernon, Eli Apple to returning? Latest on Damon Harrison

The Giants might be on the cusp of getting two of their better defensive players back in the lineup: Eli Apple and Olivier Vernon.

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NFL free agents: 45 most intriguing available players through Week 3 | Dez Bryant, Paxton Lynch, Eric Reid

The NFL free agent market has cooled off as the season continues, but there are still some intriguing available players, including ex-Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant and former San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid.

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Giants get good news on Evan Engram's knee injury

The Giants received some good news Monday, when it comes to tight end Evan Engram's knee injury that he suffered early in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.

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Is the Giants defense back? How a celebratory photo tells the story | Politi

Linebacker Alec Ogletree leads an opportunistic defense, and then makes an end zone celebration memorable, too.

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Giants report card: Eli Manning gets an A but his offensive line is still average | Politi

The Giants got a much-needed 27-22 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday. Here's how they graded out.

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11 ways Week 3 reshaped the entire 2018 NFL season | Giants alive, Eagles-Rams key to NFC, Clay Matthews controversy

Week 3 of the 2018 NFL season didn't just entertain--it set the tone for the rest of the season. From Carson Wentz's return to the field, to Eli Manning and the Giants showing life, to Jimmy Garoppolo's injury, to the Patriots losing in Detroit, Sunday's action had it all. Here's how it'll reshape the landscape of the season moving forward.

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Giants studs and duds from victory over Houston Texans | Odell Beckham, Saquon Barkley, Eli Manning, Nate Solder, more

The New York Giants beat the Houston Texans, 27-22, in a Week 3 NFL football game on Sunday, September 23, 2018 (9/23/18) at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Behind quarterback Eli Manning's two touchdown passes, running back Saquon Barkley's TD run and wide receiver Odell Beckham's 109 yards receiving, the Giants (1-2) won their first game of the season.

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Here's how Pat Shurmur got Eli Manning and Giants' offense going vs. Texans

Giants head coach Pat Shurmur made wholesale adjustments both in personnel, and scheme, prior to Sunday's game against the Houston Texans and the result was a vintage performance from Eli Manning and his team's first victory of the season.

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WATCH: Eli Manning surprises Pat Shurmur with game ball after his 1st win as Giants coach

Shurmur was beaming as the Giants celebrated a 27-22 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday.

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Evan Engram wearing knee brace after Giants' win over Texans

Engram was knocked from the game early in the second quarter when Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson delivered a blow with his helmet to Engram's knee while making a tackle along the sideline.

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Eli Manning report card | Vintage performance leads Giants past Texans 27-22

One week after rookie running back Saquon Barkley set a franchise record with 14 catches that ere largely made on dump-offs against the Dallas Cowboys, Manning found XX different receivers and excelled on deep passes, intermediate routes, and getting the ball out quicker to his secondary options underneath.

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Finally! Giants offense shows flashes of its potential in Houston win | Politi's 5 observations

It wasn't perfect, it's a starting point as Eli Manning and Co. put 27 points on the board in a season-saving 27-22 victory.

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Giants' Evan Engram knocked out with knee injury vs. Texans

If the Giants are going to record their first victory of the season, they'll have to do it without one of their best offensive players for the final three quarters.

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New York Giants vs. Houston Texans: LIVE score updates, stats, fan chat (9/23/18), NFL Week 3

The Giants, led by rookie running back Saquon Barkley, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., quarterback Eli Manning, and safety Landon Collins, make their way to NRG Stadium in Houston, Texass to take on quarterback Deshaun Watson, defensive end J.J. Watt, and the Houston Texans, looking to avoid the calamity of an 0-3 start to the season on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 (9/23/18) in a 1:00 p.m. kickoff on FOX.

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Pat Shurmur explains why Giants benched Ereck Flowers

, benching the No. 10 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft ahead of Sunday's must-win game against the Houston Texans.

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Ereck Flowers benched | Here's what Giants OL will look like vs. Texans

After Ereck Flowers allowed two sacks through the first two weeks, and was given all he can handle from Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell and Cowboys' rusher DeMarcus Lawrence, the embattled right tackle and former first-round NFL Draft choice was benched ahead of Sunday's must-win Week 3 showdown in Houston against the Texans.

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NFL Fantasy Football Week 3: Start' em, sit 'em advice from ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports and more

The NFL season continues into Week 3 on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 with some interesting matchups in fantasy football. Some players to keep an eye on include Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and Eagles running back Corey Clement.

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8 Giants who need to step up vs. Houston Texans to save the season | NFL Week 3

Sitting in an 0-2 hole for the start of the second consecutive season, Sunday's game against the winless Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, is as close to a must-win game for a Giants team that couldn't get out of its own way on offense last week in a listless loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

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NFL mock draft 2019: Early projections for Giants, Eagles, Jets | Where do Ed Oliver, Nick Bosa, Bryce Love go? Is Jarrett Stidham top QB?

Who will the New York Jets, New York Giants, and Philadelphia Eagles select in the 2019 NFL Draft? Our early mock draft picks.

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Texans expect Jadeveon Clowney to play, and that's bad news for Giants

Clowney missed Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans due to back and elbow injuries, but is coming off his most productive season in 2017 when he finished with a career-high 9.5 sacks.

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NFL coaches on hot seat rankings | Jets' Todd Bowles? Raiders' Jon Gruden?

Which NFL head coach is on the hottest seat? Who's coaching for their job. Let's rank the leaders in need of wins. The seat could be getting hot for Jets' Todd Bowles, Browns' Hue Jackson, Raiders' Jon Gruden, Bills' Sean McDermott and Mike Tomlin of the Steelers all could be in trouble if turnarounds don't commence quickly during the 2018 NFL season.

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NFL TV schedule: What time, channel is New York Giants vs. Houston Texans (9/23/18)? Livestream, watch online | NFL Week 3

The Giants, led by rookie running back Saquon Barkley, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., quarterback Eli Manning, and safety Landon Collins, make their way to NRG Stadium in Houston, Texass to take on quarterback Deshaun Watson, defensive end J.J. Watt, and the Houston Texans, looking to avoid the calamity of an 0-3 start to the season on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 (9/23/18) in a 1:00 p.m. kickoff on FOX.

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Here are the quarterbacks, offensive tackles Giants should scout in College Football Week 3 | 2019 NFL Draft

Two of the biggest needs for the Giants have been exposed through the first two weeks of the 2018 NFL season, at quarterback and offensive tackle.

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Giants vs. Texans final injury report | Will Olivier Vernon or Eli Apple play?

The Giants defense is about to be short-handed against one of the more electrifying offenses in Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.

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Here's why the Giants will lose to the Texans and fall to 0-3

The New York Giants visit the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 23, 2018 (9/23/18) at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Both teams enter the contest with 0-2 records.

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Will Giants CB Janoris Jenkins travel with Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins?

Sure, the Houston Texans are also 0-2, but mobile quarterback Deshaun Watson has two of the more electrifying wide receivers in the NFL at his disposal in DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller.

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3 Giants keys to beating the Houston Texans | NFL Week 3

Both the Giants and Houston Texans enter Sunday's game 0-2, looking to avoid the calamity of an 0-3 start that would essentially end any chance of making the NFL Playoffs.

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NFL Week 3 odds: Which 0-2 team is best bet for playoffs? Eli Manning's Giants? Russell Wilson's Seahawks? Derek Carr's Raiders? Vegas projections

Seven teams with 0-2 records will take the field in Week 3 of the 2018 NFL season. Eli Manning's New York Giants visits Deshaun Watson's Texans in a battle of 0-2 teams at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Sunday, September 23, 2018 (9/23/18). Will Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills, Russell Wilson's Seattle Seahawks, Derek Carr's Oakland Raiders, Sam Bradford's Arizona Cardinals or Matthew Stafford's Detroit Lions pick up a win in Week 3?

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NFL Week 3 picks, predictions: New York Giants vs. Houston Texans | Odell Beckham or DeAndre Hopkins break game open? ESPN, CBS Sports, more

The Giants complete their Texas two-step on Sunday afternoon against the Houston Texans, after falling to 0-2 last week against the Dallas Cowboys, looking to keep the 2018 NFL season from coming off the rails before the calendar turns to October.

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Giants must find a way to get Odell Beckham, Saquon Barkley going early vs. Texans

Despite the fact that the Giants possess one of the most dynamic collections of skill players in the league, the offense ranks in the bottom-five in scoring heading into Sunday's Week 3 showdown between 0-2 teams in Houston against the Texans.

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Is this the week the Giants' offense comes alive after dismal showing vs. Cowboys? | Talk is Cheap (PODCAST)

The Giants offense struggled in all phases last week against the Dallas Cowboys, in a listless 20-13 loss, that was never really that competitive.

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'Cold as Balls': Kevin Hart chills with Giants' Odell Beckham | On football, family, fashion; what's the deal with 'Eli Manning face'?

Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. has 15 receptions for 162 yards this season. He and the 0-2 Giants visit wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 23, 2018 (9/23/18) at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Texans' J.J. Watt explains biggest challenge of facing Giants' Saquon Barkley

Through the first two games of his NFL career, rookie running back Saquon Barkley looks every bit the part of the dynamic all-purpose back the Giants hoped to get with the No. 2 overall pick in April's NFL Draft.

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Saquon Barkley looks like Barry Sanders -- but not in a way the Giants rookie wants | Politi

Barkley, like Sanders, looks like he is a great running back on a bad team two weeks into his NFL career.

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NFL Week 3 predictions: Picks, point spreads, betting lines for every game

Week 3 of the 2018 NFL season has arrived! It's officially time to dive into point spreads and betting lines around the sport on a weekly basis. That means picks and predictions for the entire slate, including primetime games between Sam Darnold's New York Jets and Tyrod Taylor's Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football, Saquon Barkley's New York Giants and Deshaun Watson's Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon, Carson Wentz's return for the Philadelphia Eagles, Tom Brady's New England Patriots vs. Matthew Stafford's Detroit Lions on on Sunday Night Football and a Monday Night Football battle between Antonio Brown's Pittsburgh Steelers and Ryan Fitzpatrick's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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NFL bold predictions, Week 3: Eagles' Carson Wentz explodes in return, Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes stumbles, Browns' Tyrod Taylor torches Jets

The NFL is unpredictable, but that won't stop us from trying. Here's a guess at the wild things might happen in Week 2. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz makes his return against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 23, 2018 (9/23/18). Quarterback Eli Manning and the New York Giants visit the Houston Texans. The Los Angeles Chargers square off against the Los Angeles Rams. The New York Jets travel to face quarterback Tyrod Taylor and the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night.

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NFL Week 3 picks: Predictions, point spreads, betting lines for every game

Week 3 of the 2018 NFL season has arrived! It's officially time to dive into point spreads and betting lines around the sport on a weekly basis. That means picks and predictions for the entire slate, including primetime games between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football, New York Giants and Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon, Carson Wentz's return for the Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions on on Sunday Night Football and a Monday Night Football battle between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Does Giants' Alec Ogletree think ACL injury changed Texans' Deshaun Watson? | 4 Downs

Stopping dual-threat quarterbacks has been an issue for the Giants' defense through the first two games against Dak Prescott and Blake Bortles, but the toughest test might be against the Texans' Deshaun Watson.

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Giants vs. Houston Texans key matchups: JJ Watt vs. Ereck Flowers | NFL Week 3

After dropping their first two games of the 2018 season, the Giants find themselves in a desperate predicament and on the road against a talented Houston Texans team that is also searching for their first victory while appearing to be built to exploit the Giants' weaknesses.

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Giants claim ex-Vikings WR Stacy Coley | 5 things to know

The Giants claimed former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver and special teams standout Stacy Coley off waivers.

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Giants release Fullback Shane Smith | What it means

Smith struggled with blocking assignments against the Dallas Cowboys, in a game Sunday night that saw quarterback Eli Manning sacked six times and hit eight more during a 20-13 loss that was never really that close.

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Ex-Jet Damien Woody destroys Giants' Eli Manning: He's 'toast'

Quarterback Eli Manning and the New York Giants are 0-2 after losing to the Dallas Cowboys, 20-13, on Sunday, September 16, 2018 (9/16/18) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys sacked Manning six times, with the Giants losing center Jon Halapio, who will miss the rest of the 2018 NFL season with a broken ankle.

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Giants vs. Houston Texans injury report: Latest on Olivier Vernon, Eli Apple

The Giants could be on the cusp of getting one of their most important defensive players back on the field, but losing one of the most productive from the first two games of the season ahead of Week 3 against the Houston Texans.

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NFL QB power rankings, Week 3: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, Buccaneers' Ryan Fitzpatrick surging; Jets' Sam Darnold, Giants' Eli Manning slumping

Analyzing every NFL quarterback through two weeks of the 2018 season. New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold had his first struggles, the New York Giants' Eli Manning battled through offensive line problems and the Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz is back from injury. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick are off to hot starts.

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Spencer Pulley among Giants' best options to replace Giants C Jon Halapio

The Giants' Woebegone offensive line that allowed eight sacks and 14 quarterback hits on Eli Manning through two games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Dallas Cowboys was dealt a significant blow when center Jon Halapio was lost for the season with a broken leg in Sunday night's loss.

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NFL Week 3 picks, predictions: New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football | Will Sam Darnold stumble in short week?

The New York Jets and quarterback Sam Darnold visit the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football in Week 3.

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Giants sign Elijhaa Penny | 5 things to know about new FB

The Giants signed fullback Elijhaa Penny off the Arizona Cardinals practice squad on Monday, after a disastrous performance by the offense on Sunday night that saw quarterback Eli Manning sacked six times, and hit eight times, as the offense struggled to pick up the Dallas Cowboys' blitzes.

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NFL power rankings through Week 2: How far did Eagles fall? Rams or Jaguars at No. 1? Giants sinking to NFL's bottom?

From a big Bengals win on Thursday Night Football, to an uncharacteristically poor performance by the Eagles vs. the Buccaneers, to the Giants looking rudderless, to the Jets going through growing pains, to an entertaining Monday Night Football game, Week 2 had it all--including ties and Patrick Mahomes putting another laser show.

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Eli Manning isn't going anywhere, but who is Giants next QB? Look at 2019-20 free agents, NFL Draft

Giants passed Sam Darnold to Jets. Is Kyle Lauletta next Giants QB? Or is there answer in free agency, 2019 NFL Draft?

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NFL rumors: 9 standouts who could be moved next | Steelers' Le'Veon Bell? Buccaneers' Jameis Winston?

A couple of NFL standouts in Bears defensive end Khalil Mack and Browns receiver Josh Gordon have already been traded. There are still more candidates to moved, including Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell and Seahawks safety Earl Thomas.

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Buried in an 0-2 hole, Pat Shurmur and Giants need leaders more than ever

Given the Giants' early-season struggles, the team's leaders will need to rally to help avoid another tumultuous season, after starting 0-2 for the second consecutive year.

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Why can't Giants pick up a blitz or stunt? Pat Shurmur disagrees with NFL analysts | Takeaways

Giants coach and play-caller Pat Shurmur faced heat for offense's lack of deep throws, too many sacks during 0-2 start.

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More blame for Giants' Eli Manning: 'They need a quarterback'

Giants quarterback Eli Manning was sacked six times in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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Giants' center Jon Halapio out for the season with a broken ankle, report says

Things just went from bad to worse for a Giants' offensive line that allowed six sacks and eight quarterback hits against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.

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Giants are 0-2 and have to beat these incredible odds to make NFL playoffs | By the numbers

Giants are no strangers to 0-2 starts. They won a Super Bowl are starting 0-2 in 2007. But that is exception to rule.

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When will Odell Beckham Jr. start earning that Giant contract? | Politi

Beckham was held to just 51 yards on four catches and was only targeted nine times. The Giants need to get him the ball.

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NFL hot takes: Your team sucked this week, but here's how to fix it | Eagles, Giants, Steelers, Patriots

Now that was a surprising Sunday! Everything we thought we knew went out the window in Week 2. The Eagles got smacked down by the Buccaneers and Ryan Fitzpatrick. The Giants look anemic, falling to 0-2 after a Sunday Night Football loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The Steelers were smashed by the Patrick Mahomes show and Andy Reid's Chiefs offense and the Patriots were handled by the Jaguars. What to make of it all? How can these teams fix it? It's all in this week's edition of NFL hot takes.

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Rutgers-Kansas film review: Turnovers, tackling major issues in ugly loss

Rutgers' 55-14 loss at Kansas doesn't get any less uglier on replay.

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Who's to blame for Giants' horrid 0-2 start? | Ranking top 5 culprits

Disappointment has been the hallmark of the 2018 Giants with new general manager Dave Gettleman, head coach Pat Shurmur, and a slew of offseason personnel changes whichproduced a team that ranks in the bottom-five of the NFL in scoring, despite an offense that features Odell Beckham Jr., Evan Engram, and electrifying rookie Saquon Barkley and finds itself in an 0-2 hole.

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Giants Report Card: Plenty of F's to go around in loss to Dallas Cowboys

Sunday night was supposed to be a measuring stick game, of sorts, for the Giants in the NFC East, but instead they depart AT&T Stadium with a sobering realization of how far this team is from competing in one of the NFL's strongest divisions following a 20-13 loss.

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Changes? What changes? Same old Giants blitzed for 6 sacks, generate no run game | Insant analysis

Giants added Saquon Barkley, but Pat Shurmur's offense couldn't pick up a blitz and defense ran out of gas vs. Cowboys.

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Giants' season already on the brink as offensive line struggles ... Again | Studs and Duds

The Dallas Cowboys methodically exposed the Giants' flaws on both sides of the ball, bringing into focus the same old questions in a 20-10 loss.

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Eli Manning's offense is a Giant mess in loss to Cowboys | Politi's 5 observations

The Giants fall to 0-2 after a 20-13 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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Giants' CB Eli Apple out with groin injury vs. Dallas Cowboys

Giants cornerback Eli Apple was knocked out of Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys early in the second half with a groin injury.

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NFL Scores 2018: New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys LIVE SCORE UPDATES and STATS (9/16/18) | NFL Week 2

The Giants, led by quarterback Eli Manning, rookie running back Saquon Barkley, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., and safety Landon Collins, look to avoid an 0-2 start when they visit quarterback Dak Prescott, running back Ezekiel Elliott, linebacker Sean Lee, and the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night (9/16/2018) at AT&T Stadium in an 8:20 p.m. kickoff on NBC.

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See catch by Jaguars' Keelan Cole some say tops Giants' Odell Beckham (VIDEO)

Giants' Odell Beckham set the bar for 1-hand catches against Cowboys in 2014. See the catch some are saying is better.

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Can Giants 'chip' away at DeMarcus Lawrence? Closer look at likely strategy to help Ereck Flowers

Giants tight ends might be only hope vs trash-talking Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence, who feels 'fear' from Eli Manning.

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NFL Fantasy Football Week 2: Start' em, sit 'em advice from ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports and more

It's Week 2 of the 2018 NFL Football season. Who should you start or sit in fantasy football? Should Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford or Redskins running back Adrian Peterson start? Should you bench Patriots quarterback Tom Brady?

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These 11 Giants need to step up to beat the Dallas Cowboys | Eli Manning, Landon Collins, Ereck Flowers

There's no such thing as a must-win game in Week 2 of the season, but for the Giants, Sunday night's NFC East opener against the Dallas Cowboys comes pretty close to that level of urgency.

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NFL bold predictions, Week 2: Jets' defense goes streaking, Giants' Saquon Barkley does it again, Bills win with Josh Allen

The NFL is unpredictable, but that won't stop us from trying. Here's a guess at the wild things might happen in Week 2.

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Eagles' Carson Wentz? Jets' Sam Darnold? Ranking the NFL's best young quarterbacks

We're in a golden age of young quarterbacks. Who's the best of the best in the NFL now? Let's rank them.

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Top 2019 NFL Draft prospects to watch in Week 3 of College Football |

Some of the premier prospects in the 2019 NFL Draft class will take the field with a chance to showcase their skills for NFL scouts once again ahead of next April's Draft.

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11 things to know about Giants | Will Cowboys try 'Hack-a-Shaq' on Odell Beckham?

Giants vs. Cowboys is about more than Saquon Barkley vs. Ezekiel Elliott and Ereck Flowers vs. Demarcus Lawrence.

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NFL TV schedule: What time, channel is New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys (9/16/18)? Live stream, watch online | NFL Week 2

The Giants, led by quarterback Eli Manning, rookie running back Saquon Barkley, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., and safety Landon Collins, look to avoid an 0-2 start when they visit quarterback Dak Prescott, running back Ezekiel Elliott, linebacker Sean Lee, and the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night (9/16/2018) at AT&T Stadium in an 8:20 p.m. kickoff on NBC.

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Giants' extra motivated ahead of 'must win' Week 2 game vs. Dallas Cowboys

As far as Week 2 games in the NFL go, they don't make them much bigger than Sunday night's NFC East showdown between the Giants and Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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Will Giants vs. Cowboys be won on line of scrimmage or with playmakers? | Talk is Cheap (PODCAST)

A lot of new faces debuting in Giants vs. Cowboys rivalry, but trash talk and bad blood remains. Who wins key matchups?

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Is Giants' Janoris Jenkins worried about missing practice due to family issue?

Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins returned to practice Friday after rushing out of Thursday's practice due to a family issue and sounds like he's ready to play Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys.

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What Giants rookies Lorenzo Carter, B.J. Hill showed that has DC James Bettcher excited

Did the 3rd round of the 2018 NFL Draft shape the future of the Giants defense? B.J. Hill, Lorenzo Carter show promise.

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NFL Week 1 picks, predictions: New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys | Saquon Barkley or Ezekiel Elliott difference-maker? ESPN, CBS Sports, more

Quarterback Eli Manning, running back Saquon Barkley and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will go toe-to-toe against quarterback Dak Prescott, running back Ezekiel Elliott and defensive end Demarcus Lawrence (who will be matched up with right tackle Ereck Flowers) at AT&T Stadium on September 16, 2018 (9/16/18).

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NFL rumors: Where will Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell play this season? Patriots? Packers? Jets? 49ers? Latest odds

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell has not reported to the team. He missed the Week 1 game against the Cleveland Browns (a 21-21 tie) and is expected to miss his Week 2 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. What team will make a run at Bell? Tom Brady and the New England Patriots? Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers? Jimmy Garoppolo and theSan Francisco 49ers? Sam Darnold and the New York Jets?

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Giants mission vs. Cowboys: Pressure Dak Prescott, even without blitzing

The name of the game for the Giants' defense this week, isn't just sacking Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, rather, applying relentless pressure, preferably without blitzing him.

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'Challenge accepted' | Cowboys QB Dak Prescott fires back at Giants' trash talk

Landon Collins and Dak Prescott will go head-to-head when the Giants visit the Cowboys. Until then, trash talk will do.

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Giants CB Janoris Jenkins rushed out of practice due to family situation

Giants' All-Pro cornerback Janoris Jenkins rushed out of Thursday's practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

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Giants injury report: What happened to Sterling Shepard? Olivier Vernon breaks silence (sort of)

WR Sterling Shepard was a surprise addition to Giants injury report. Is Olivier Vernon close to playing vs. Cowboys?

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Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott among first to text Saquon Barkley after his first NFL TD | 4 Downs with Giants' RB

Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley opens up about relationship with Cowboys' star Ezekiel Elliott.

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Giants 'can't keep playing' Ereck Flowers but it was 'very naive' to expect big changes | 2 experts analyze poor start

What can Giants do next with Ereck Flowers? Time to panic over new offensive line? Geoff Schwart, Brian Baldinger opine.

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N.J. gamer shot in Jacksonville has a new friend: an NFL star (Hint: He once played for Jets)

Former Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick made a connection with one of the victims of a recent shooting in Jacksonville. The victim is a New Jersey native.

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Is Sam Darnold better than Eli Manning already? A spirited debate ...

It's the hottest of hot takes: The Jets rookie would be a better fit for this Giants offense than Eli Manning.

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NFL Week 2 schedule: Point spreads, betting lines, picks, predictions for every game

Week 2 of the 2018 NFL season has arrived! It's officially time to dive into point spreads and betting lines around the sport on a weekly basis. That means picks and predictions for the entire slate, including primetime games between the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football, New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football and a Monday Night Football battle between the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears.

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NFL rookie power rankings, Week 2: Jets' Sam Darnold, Giants' Saquon Barkley still on top? Where is Bills' Josh Allen entering Week 2 start?

Highlighting the NFL's top rookies after the season's first round of games.

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Saquon Barkley, Ezekiel Elliott and Leonard Fournette: Asking Giants which 2 young RBs are similar? Who has more wiggle?

Giants facing Top 5 picks Saquon Barkley, Ezekiel Elliott and Leonard Fournette back-to-back-to-back, including camp.

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NFL Week 2 picks: Predictions, point spreads, betting lines for every game

Week 2 of the 2018 NFL season has arrived! It's officially time to dive into point spreads and betting lines around the sport on a weekly basis. That means picks and predictions for the entire slate, including primetime games between the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football, New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football and a Monday Night Football battle between the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears. Our experts will be providing weekly picks all season long.

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Be like Mike? Why Giants' Michael Jordan can't get his hands on No. 23

The No. 23 is essentially synonymous with the name Michael Jordan, but not so for recently signed Giants cornerback with the same name as the basketball Hall of Famer.

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6 key matchups that will decide Giants vs. Cowboys in NFL Week 2 | Ereck Flowers vs. DeMarcus Lawrence

The Giants aim to avoid an 0-2 start, and bounce back from a 20-15 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the season-opener, Sunday night in the NFC East opener against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.

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Hatred of the Cowboys? No problem for new-look Giants | 'I feel like the Giants are America's Team'

So many new players, but an old feeling in Giants vs. Cowboys? 'Everybody is embracing' bad blood in NFC East rivalry.

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Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys injury report: Did Olivier Vernon return to practice?

Giants outside linebacker Olivier Vernon returned to practice Wednesday, for the first time since suffering what amounts to a high-ankle sprain in practice that required him to be carted off the field on Sept. 26.

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Giants' Landon Collins expects to see more of Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott than ever ... Here's why

It has been well documented that the Cowboys have struggled to replace wide receiver Dez Bryant and tight end Jason Witten this offseason, further putting the offense on Elliott's shoulders rather than relying on quarterback Dak Prescott to win the game through the air.

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Here's why Giants' Odell Beckham, Jr. is NFL's 'biggest freak athlete'

Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. had 11 receptions for 111 yards in the 20-15 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 10, 2018 (9/10/18) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Quarterback Eli Manning targeted Beckham a game-high 15 times.

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'Caged lion' Giants rookie Sam Beal: Time will show I'm one of best cornerbacks in NFL

Giants thought they had a steal with Sam Beal in 3rd round of NFL Supplemental Draft. As he recovers from shoulder surgery, Beal isn't lacking confidence in his eventual impact.

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NFL QB power rankings 2018, Week 2: Did Jets' Sam Darnold move up after debut? Where is Aaron Rodgers after Packers' comeback?

Week 1 of the NFL season is complete. Rookie quarterback Sam Darnold led the Jets to a surprising blowout win, the Packers' Aaron Rodgers spearheaded a crazy comeback and the Eagles' Nick Foles did enough for a Thursday night victory. Here's a look at every NFL quarterback, how they fared and where they stack up after one game.

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2019 NFL Draft: Compensatory pick for Giants? Which picks do they have after 3 trades?

True to his resume, Giants general manager Dave Gettleman has been active trading draft picks. What does 2019 NFL Draft look like?

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NFL rumors: Where will ex-Cowboys WR Dez Bryant sign? Patriots? Redskins? 49ers? Latest odds

The Dallas Cowboys released wide receiver Dez Bryant in April. Both the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns expressed interest in the former All-Pro receiver. With Week 1 of the NFL season in the books, here are the latest odds on which teams might be desperate enough to give Bryant a call

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Some of NFL's premier pass rushers await Giants' Ereck Flowers in coming weeks | DeMarcus Lawrence, J.J. Watt

After Flowers was called for tripping Jaguars All-Pro Calais Campbell on the first play of Sunday's opener, later called for holding, and allowed a sack before the end of the first half, things won't be getting any easier anytime soon for the 2015 first-round pick.

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WATCH: Ex-Giant Michael Strahan's take on NFL national anthem protests | 'How could I ... be offended?'

Week 1 of the 2018 NFL season saw less than 10 players actively protest during the playing of the national anthem, with Miami Dolphins teammates Albert Wilson and Kenny Stills kneeling during the playing of the "Star-Spangled Banner." Former Giants defensive end Michael Strahan explains his stance on anthem protests and former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

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Cowboys' Jerry Jones updates Randy Gregory's status for Giants game

Quarterback Eli Manning, wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. and rookie running back Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants visit quarterback Dak Prescott, running back Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys for a Week 2 prime-time showdown at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Sunday, September 16, 2018 (9/16/18).

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If Pat Shurmur, Eli Manning marriage is built on quick passes, are Giants letting QB play to his strengths?

Kurt Warner is a Hall of Fame QB who played with Eli Manning and went to a Super Bowl at age 37. He sees Manning as a 'complimentary' piece in a potentially explosive offense.

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Where is Giants first win coming from? Closer look at next 7 opponents on brutal schedule

An 0-1 start spiraled on Giants in 2017. Pat Shurmur and a new locker room was brought in to change the reaction to adversity. First test is against Cowboys.

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NFL power rankings through Week 1: Vikings or Eagles No. 1? Giants, Cowboys sink; Jets soar after Sam Darnold debut

From an narrow Eagles victory over the Falcons on Thursday Night Football, to a missed opportunity by the Giants, to a Steelers-Browns tie, to Aaron Rodgers saving the Packers on Sunday Night Football, to the Jets in a Monday Night Football doubleheader, the NFL gave us an exciting Week 1 of the 2018 season. Here's how all 32 teams stack up heading into Week 2.

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Ranking NFL's best backup quarterbacks: Nick Foles, Jacoby Brissett or Ryan Fitzpatrick at No. 1? Kyle Lauletta worst?

The NFL has put a premium on the quarterback position, and now teams have made an effort to find talented backups. That includes Eagles' Nick Foles and Buccaneers' Ryan Fitzpatrick.

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Here's why the Giants struggled vs. Jaguars ... And how to fix it vs. Cowboys in Week 1

Sunday's 20-15 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars brought out the worst in the Giants' offensive line, and exposed some of the team's weaknesses that head coach Pat Shurmur and the rest of the staff must correct in short-order leading up to Sunday night's nationally televised game in Dallas against the Cowboys.

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Here's how Giants' Odell Beckham, Eli Manning can fix the offense

The Giants lost their Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, 20-15, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, September 9, 2018 (9/9/18). Quarterback Eli Manning threw for 224 yards and one interception. Wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. had 11 catches for 111 yards.

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Giants' Ereck Flowers sheds real light on makings of 2 disastrous plays | What causes him to lose sleep?

Ereck Flowers was called for 2 penalties and was in the midst of the interception returned for a touchdown. Giants say his job is not in jeopard. What does Flowers think?

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What exactly happened on Giants' failed 2-point try with Saquon Barkley vs. Jaguars?

Somewhat puzzlingly, the Giants handed the ball off to Saquon Barkley on a two-point conversion attempt one play after the rookie running back rattled off a 68-yard touchdown run to pull within 20-15, without calling a timeout.

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Where can Giants make quick fixes? How did Pat Shurmur fare in his debut? Talk is Cheap (PODCAST)

Is Giants offensive line this bad? Is Giants defense this good? Week 1 can lead to over-reactions, especially against a quality opponent like Jaguars. So what's real?

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Joe Benigno back on WFAN following sexual harassment allegations

Joe Benigno is back on WFAN. The veteran sports talk host was reunited with co-host Evan Roberts in the midday Monday following a two-month leave spurred by a bombshell July lawsuit filed by a former CBS Radio advertising executive accusing Benigno of sexual harassment and seeking various sexual encounters termed "threesomes"

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Giants' fatal flaw, NFC East hierarchy, appreciating Aaron Rodgers | Week 1 NFL takeaways

What a week Week 1 across the NFL. Here are hot takes, reactions and thoughts after the first Sunday of the year.

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WATCH: Already too late for Giants to address Ereck Flowers problem after 4 missed opportunities

Ereck Flowers committed 2 penalties, allowed a sack and played a big part in allowing an interception return for a touchdown in the Giants' 20-15 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 9, 2018 (9/9/18) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. What could the Giants have done? What do they do now?

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Eli Manning's offense is better but the Giants' problems are all too familiar | Politi

The Giants quarterback was optimistic after a 20-15 loss to the Jaguars. Is he right? Or is he delusional?

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NFL rumors: Dez Bryant trolls Cowboys on Twitter, makes pitch to play for Patriots or Redskins

Former Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant enjoyed watching Dallas lose, 16-8, to the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 on Sunday, September 9, 2018 (9/9/18). Bryant was busy on Twitter, making pitches for him to sign with the New England Patriots or Washington Redskins.

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Giants' Eli Apple, Lorenzo Carter impress in loss to Jaguars | Random defensive observations

Will cornerback Eli Apple join safety Landon Collins and Janoris Jenkins at a Pro Bowl level? James Bettcher's Giants defense offered some unusual looks in the 20-15 loss on Sunday, September 9, 2018 (9/9/198) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Will they stay or were they specific to Jaguars?

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Why Giants should be optimistic, concerned after 20-15 loss to Jaguars | Will offensive line sabotage big-play potential?

The good news for the Giants is, they might not see as complete a defense for the rest of the season, than the Jaguars who surrendered 324 yards of total offense on Sunday but did just enough to escape MetLife Stadium with a 20-15 win.

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Giants' Odell Beckham, Saquon Barkley shine but Ereck Flowers, Nate Solder struggle in loss to Jaguars | Studs and duds

The Giants fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-15 in the 2018 season opener on Sunday, September 9, 2018 (9/9/18) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., and several key themes from the past two seasons held true in Pat Shurmur's debut as head coach.

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Jaguars' Calais Campbell on Giants' Saquon Barkley: 'He might one day be a Hall of Famer'

The Jaguars defense moaned and groaned last week about having to scout Giants No. 2 overall pick Saquon Barkley's Penn State highlight reel ahead of Sunday's season opener, but the rookie running back earned their respect in his NFL debut Sunday.

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Why Giants burned a precious timeout before 2nd half even began

Giants only had 2 timeouts instead of 3 when trying to save time at end of game. What happened to Eli Manning, Pat Shurmur to burn a timeout?

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Ereck Flowers, Giants' line torpedoes offense ... Again | Are mistakes fixable before Week 2?

The Giants' disastrous first offensive possession on Sunday might as well have been a microcosm of the offensive line's performance in a 20-15 opening day loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars at MetLife Stadium ... Is there any hope that it gets better before Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys?

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Giants' Kaelin Clay on game-sealing fumble: 'A misjudgement' | Should Odell Beckham have returned it?

Giants signed Kaelin Clay to be returner, but he muffed a punt in 4th quarter with Odell Beckham on the sideline. What happened from Clay's vantage point?

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Odell Beckham is back! So are Giants' familiar problems in 20-15 loss to Jaguars | Instant analysis

Odell Beckham had 11 catches for 111 yards and Saquon Barkley scored a touchdown, but Giants offense wasn't good in Pat Shurmur's head coaching debut.

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Saquon Barkley a bright spot for Giants' offense vs. Jaguars | Report Card

The Giants didn't have a run of 50 yards or longer all last season, but rookie Saquon Barkley didn't waste much time making sure that infamous stat had any chance of repeating itself in 2018.

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The Giants' Ereck Flowers nightmare continues | Politi's 5 observations

The offensive line was a major problem -- again -- in the 2018 season opener against Jacksonville.

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WATCH: Giants' Saquon Barkley's electrifying 68-yard TD vs. Jaguars

Saquon Barkley flashed plenty of explosiveness and big-play ability on an electrifying touchdown run in his NFL debut for the Giants on Sunday afternoon against the Jacksonville Jaguars at MetLife Stadium.

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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New York Giants: LIVE score updates, fan chat and stats (9/9/18), NFL Week 1

The Jacksonville Jaguars, led by quarterback Blake Bortles and a star-studded defense featuring cornerback Jalen Ramsey, meet the New York Giants, who will pair running back Saquon Barkley with wide receiver Odell Beckham in quarterback Eli Manning's offense for the first time in a NFL Week 1 game on Sunday, September 9, 2018 (9/9/18) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

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Who is Giants backup QB? Which new acquisitions are playing vs. Jaguars | Inactives list

Giants added Spencer Pulley, Michael Jordan, Cameron Moore, Nate Stupar, Antonio Hamilton, Mario Edwards and John Jenkins this week. Who is active vs. Jaguars?

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NFL kickoff 2018: See which celebrities are Giants, Jets and Eagles superfans

Actors, singers and even a vice president are among the famous fans of football teams in the tri-state area.

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Do Jaguars WRs pose a threat without Marqise Lee, Allen Robinson? | Q & A with Giants CB Donte Deayon

Giants cornerback Donte Deayon survived the cut despite missing 2 weeks of training camp. Can he continue making plays on the ball vs. Jaguars after 2 interceptions vs. Patriots?

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NFL Fantasy Football Week 1: Start' em, sit 'em advice from ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports and more

The NFL season begins in full with Week 1 on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. Who should you start in fantasy football? Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton and Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner are names to keep an eye on.

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8 Giants who must step up to beat Jaguars | Eli Manning, Odell Beckham, Lorenzo Carter

Finally, for the Giants, it is all-systems go for Eli Manning, Saquon Barkley, Odell Beckham Jr., and Evan Engram to take the field together for the first time in 2018 as the regular season opens on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars at MetLife Stadium.

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'Crazy' way Tae Davis found out he made Giants roster | What is undrafted rookie's role?

Tae Davis has big shoes to fill as he replaces longtime Giants special teamer Mark Herzlich. Here's how he went from undrafted rookie in FCS college football to 53-man roster.

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Giants upset win? Jon Gruden embarrassment? Texans statement over Patriots? 9 NFL bold predictions for Week 1

Week 1 of the 2018 NFL season has arrived! Here's a bold take on how it will shake out, including potential upsets.

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Who will finish with a better record in 2018: Jets or Giants?

With the NFL season set to begin, there's only one question to ask fans of the New York Giants and New York Jets. Which team from the Metropolitan area will have a better record in 2018? With the No. 2...

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Giants clearing cap space to add a free agent? Odell Beckham, Saquon Barkley as returners? Why Kyle Lauletta fits Pat Shurmur's plan | Mailbag

Still feeling surprised by what Giants did during cuts? Can Odell Beckham stand up to Jalen Ramsey's trash talk? How much of the offensive playbook revealed in preseason?

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NFL TV schedule: What time, channel is Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New York Giants (9/9/18)? Live stream, how to watch online | NFL Week 1

The Jacksonville Jaguars, led by quarterback Blake Bortles and a star-studded defense featuring cornerback Jalen Ramsey, meet the New York Giants, who will pair running back Saquon Barkley with wide receiver Odell Beckham in quarterback Eli Manning's offense for the first time in a NFL Week 1 game on Sunday, September 9, 2018 (9/9/18) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

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Will Giants' bet on Eli Manning, Saquon Barkley lead to return to Playoffs? | Game-By-Game predictions

First-year head coach Pat Shurmur has tried to build a culture built on mutual trust between players and coaches, particularly with star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., and the Giants hope that an infusion of talent with No. 2 overall pick Saquon Barkley will help Eli Manning and the offense power a playoff run in 2018.

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Giants rookie Lorenzo Carter could start in place of Olivier Vernon | 'Sky's the limit for him'

With Giants outside linebacker Olivier Vernon ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, third-round rookie Lorenzo Carter could be in line both to start and play a significant amount of snaps in his NFL debut.

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Giants DL coach on offseason target Jaguars OG Andrew Norwell: 'A guy you want on your team'

The Giants will get a front row seat to see the offensive lineman they coveted in free agency, All-Pro offensive guard Andrew Norwell, when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars in Sunday's opener at MetLife Stadium.

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Latest on Olivier Vernon, Lorenzo Carter | Giants vs. Jaguars injury report

It's looking less likely by the day that Giants outside linebacker Olivier Vernon will suit up for the season opener on Sunday afternoon against the Jacksonville Jaguars at MetLife Stadium.

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'My job is to put fear in the eyes' | Giants returner Kaelin Clay all about 'speed, speed, speed'

Kaelin Clay had 2 stints each with Panthers and Bills in last 17 months until familiar face Dave Gettleman stepped in with a waiver claim by Giants looking for explosive returner.

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Tiki Barber's plan if he sees Tom Coughlin during Giants vs. Jaguars FOX broadcast with twin brother

Tom Coughlin and Tiki Barber don't have a relationship, but the 2 former Giants could cross paths during Giants-Jaguars. Also, Tiki and Ronde Barber preview the 2018 Giants, including Saquon Barkley.

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NFL QB power rankings 2018, Week 1: Where are Eagles' Carson Wentz, Jets' Sam Darnold, Giants' Eli Manning compared to Patriots' Tom Brady?

The New York Jets' Sam Darnold, New York Giants' Eli Manning, and Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz are all included in our 2018 NFL quarterback power rankings, which also feature the New England Patriots' Tom Brady.

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Giants vs. Jaguars: Picks, predictions for NFL Week 1 | ESPN, CBS Sports

The Pat Shurmur era gets underway for a new-look Giants offense that features quarterback Eli manning, running back Saquon Barkley, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., and tight end Evan Engram against arguably the most dynamic collection of defensive talent in the NFL when the Jacksonville Jaguars visit MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

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Why Rodney Harrison isn't picking Eagles to repeat as Super Bowl champions

The Eagles hung their first Super Bowl championship banner from the rafters at Lincoln Financial Field prior to Thursday night's NFL opener, but NBC's Rodney Harrison thinks a second will have to wait at least a year.

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Giants' Thomas McGaughey reveals cancer diagnosis | 'Not going to let chemotherapy or cancer get in the way of what I do'

Giants special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey is undergoing chemotherapy and returning to work the same day: 'I'm a father and I'm a football coach.'

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Will Giants improve in 2018? Can they beat Jaguars Week 1? | Talk is Cheap (PODCAST)

Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr., Saquon Barkley, Evan Engram, and Sterling Shepard square off against one of the NFL's most dynamic collections of young defensive talent, which finished last season ranked second behind the Minnesota Vikings.

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Jaguars defense groans over scouting Giants' Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley only logged five carries during the Giants' preseason, busting one 39 yards in his debut against the Cleveland Browns, which has caused quite a dilemma for the Jaguars defense ahead of Sunday's season opener.

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Why this NFL expert wanted to pick Giants to win NFC East ... but just couldn't

If you don' think the order of the games on a schedule matters, look at the Giants last season. Or ask Hall of Famer and NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner.

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2018 NFL season preview: Playoff picks and Super Bowl LIII winner

Football is back! The 2018 NFL season officially gets underway on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018 when the Atlanta Falcons take on the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Will the Eagles repeat and take home another Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LIII? Can the Giants bounce back to post a winning season with a head coach? Are the Patriots still the team to beat in the AFC? Can the Jets and rookie quarterback Sam Darnold make a run toward relevance this fall? Our NJ.com football experts made playoff and Super Bowl LIII picks to start the season.

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Are the Giants a playoff team in 2018? They'll be better, but ... | Politi's game-by-game picks

The Giants enter the 2018 season trying to improve on a 3-13 season. They'll do that. But by how much? NJ.com columnist Steve Politi offers his game-by-game picks.

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NFL Week 1 schedule: Point spreads, betting lines, picks, predictions for every game

The 2018 NFL season has arrived! It's officially time to dive into point spreads and betting lines around the sport on a weekly basis. That means picks and predictions for the entire slate, including primetime games between the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football, Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football and a Monday Night Football doubleheader featuring the New York Jets at Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams at Oakland Raiders.

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Pat Shurmur knows he has Tom Coughlin's Giant shoes to fill | Politi

Coughlin, the last coach to lead the Giants to the promised land, will be in the building when Shurmur makes his debut as the team's head coach.

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NFL Power Rankings 2018: Do Eagles enter Week 1 at No. 1? Are Saquon Barkley's Giants, Sam Darnold's Jets climbing? Where are Tom Brady's Patriots?

The 2018 NFL season kicks off Thursday, September 6, 2018 (9/6/18) with a matchup between the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles and the Falcons. Saquon Barkley and the Giants open on Sunday against the Jaguars, while Sam Darnold and the Jets start on Monday night against the Lions. Where do all of those teams rank against the rest of the NFL entering Week 1?

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Saquon Barkley for Rookie of the Year? End of Patriots dynasty? Picks for NFL MVP, division winners, Super Bowl and more | Bickering Giants beat writer picks

Can Odell Beckham or Saquon Barkley capture any major NFL awards? Can Giants upset Eagles to win NFC East? Picking all division winners, playoff teams, award winners.

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NFL Week 1 picks: Predictions, point spreads, betting lines for every game

The 2018 NFL season has arrived! It's officially time to dive into point spreads and betting lines around the sport on a weekly basis. That means picks and predictions for the entire slate, including primetime games between the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football, Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football and a Monday Night Football doubleheader featuring the New York Jets at Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams at Oakland Raiders. Our experts will be providing weekly picks all season long.

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What are Eagles' chances of Super Bowl repeat? Odds Jets, Giants make the playoffs? All 3 are long shots

The Philadelphia Eagles have the second-best odds of any team to win the Super Bowl, according to FiveThirtyEight. The New York Giants and New York Jets have some of the worst odds of all 32 NFL teams entering Week 1 of the 2018 season.

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5 key matchups that will decide Giants vs. Jaguars | Odell Beckham Jr. vs Jalen Ramsey

Sunday's season opener at MetLife Stadium features arguably the most explosive collection of skill-position players of any offense in the NFL, against the league's top collection of dynamic and stingy defensive talent as the Giants host the Jacksonville Jaguars at 1:00 p.m.

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Why Jaguars' Leonard Fournette says he and Giants' Saquon Barkley are the 'chosen ones'

Back in April, the Giants chose Barkley with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft despite the opportunity to take a potential successor for 37-year-old quarterback Eli Manning, one year after the Jaguars stuck by inconsistent signal caller Blake Bortles and took Fournette No. 4 overall in 2017.

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Why Giants' Landon Collins won't call out a QB like Jalen Ramsey on Eli Manning: 'Not my character'

Jalen Ramsey of Jaguars called out Giants QB Eli Manning. But Landon Collins didn't call out Blake Bortles. Collins and Ramsey are 2 of NFL's best young defensive backs.

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Evan Engram returns, but Olivier Vernon misses another practice | Giants vs. Jaguars injury report

Giants tight end Evan Engram cleared another hurdle in his comeback from a concussion suffered in Week 3 of the preseason, but linebacker Olivier Vernon's status for Sunday's season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars remains in doubt.

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Is Giants' Odell Beckham worried about Jaguars' Jalen Ramsey's trash talk getting in his head? | 'I took the cheese' vs. Josh Norman

The marquee matchup of Sunday's Giants opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars is wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. against cornerback Jalen Ramsey.

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Donald Trump, LeBron James at odds over Nike's Colin Kaepernick ad campaign

Former San Franciso Giants quarterback Colin Kaepernick is the face of Nike's new "Just Do It" ad campgain. The move is being praised by some, including Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, and panned by others, most notably President Donald Trump, who is no fan of the NFL.

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Here's another reason the Giants dumped Davis Webb and picked Kyle Lauletta, Alex Tanney as Eli Manning's backups

The New York Giants cut backup quarterback Davis Webb and decided go with Kyle Lauletta and Alex Tanney as the backups to 37-year-old Eli Manning, who will be under center on Sunday, September 9, 2018 (9/9/18) for a Week 1 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

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Predicting 2018 NFL playoffs, Super Bowl, MVP, Rookie of the Year | Jets reporters make their picks

The 2018 NFL season kicks off on Thursday, September 6, 2018 (9/6/18) between the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. The New York Giants open their season with a Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, September 9, 2018 (9/9/18) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets begin with a game against the Detroit Lions on Monday, September 10, 2018 (9/10/18) at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich.

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This Giants starter saw first-hand how Tom Coughlin brought 'perfect storm of change' to Jaguars

Tom Coughlin won 2 Super Bowls with Giants. Is he going to guide Jaguars to one in 2018? This Giants starter was part of heartbreak in Jacksonville in 2017.

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Giants 2018 game-by-game predictions: Can they catch Eagles in NFC East? | Dunleavy's picks

After a 3-13 season, Giants want to win big now with Eli Manning, Odell Beckham, Saquon Barkley, a new-look offensive line and an upgraded defense. But can they?

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NFL Week 1 latest odds, prop bets: Giants' Saquon Barkley or Jets' Sam Darnold rookie of year? Donald Trump anthem tweets? Eagles-Patriots Super Bowl?

Week 1 in the NFL begins on Thursday, September 6, 2018 (9/6/18) when Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles and the Philadelphia Eagles host quarterback Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field. On Sunday, September 9, 2018 (9/9/18), New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley makes his NFL debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. On Monday, September 10, 2018 (9/10/18), rookie quarterback Sam Darnold makes his NFL debut when the New York Jets visit the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football.

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Here's why Bill Cowher and Bruce Arians are so optimistic about Giants in 2018 with Saquon Barkley and Eli Manning

Between them, Bill Cowher and Bruce Arians appeared in three Super Bowls as a head coach, and both are optimistic that Pat Shurmur has the Giants headed in the right direction in his first season.

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Blindsided by Giants, Davis Webb: 'I didn't agree' with decision | Why Jets are right fit for new home

Former Giants QB Davis Webb and rookie Sam Darnold go back years to high school Elite 11 camp. Now they are teammates on the Jets, where Webb feels 'wanted.'

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Giants Week 1 depth chart vs. Jaguars reveals surprises | TAKEAWAYS

The Giants' 53-man roster looks dramatically different five days away from the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, than it did following the initial round of roster cuts on Saturday, and so too does the depth chart.

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Colin Kaepernick haters are burning their Nike gear on social media

Just burn it? The former NFL quarterback is the newest face of a Nike campaign.

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Davis Webb will sign to Jets practice squad | Ex-Giants QB joins Sam Darnold after all

Giants quarterback of the future? It isn't Davis Webb. Jets quarterback of the future? Sam Darnold. But Webb and Darnold are teammates after all.

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6 biggest questions that will determine Giants' fate | Season preview

Eli Manning, Odell Beckham and Saquon Barkley all could have big seasons, but all come with questions. And that's before looking at Giants defense, coaching or schedule.

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NFL free agents: 45 most intriguing available players after roster cuts

The NFL free agent market was flooded with new players over the weekend as rosters were trimmed down from 90 players to 53. The New York Giants cut quarterback Davis Webb, the Buffalo Bills released wide receiver Corey Coleman and Dez Bryant remains a free agent since the Dallas Cowboys released him in April.

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Will Saquon Barkley, other new faces lead Giants back to the NFL Playoffs? | Season Preview

After opting against taking a potential franchise quarterback in the NFL Draft, in favor of former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, the Giants are decidedly all-in on making one more playoff push with 37-year-old two-time Super Bowl MVP quarterback Eli Manning.

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Davis Webb unclaimed on NFL waivers | What's next for ex-Giants QB?

Giants released 2017 third-round draft pick Davis Webb without ever seeing him play a regular-season snap. Where is Webb headed next?

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Giants' Saquon Barkley after hamstring injury: I'm ready for a full workload Week 1

Saquon Barkley's preseason amounted to 4 carries for 43 yards before a hamstring injury. Is he ready to take his first regular-season NFL tackle?

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Giants bringing in Matt McGloin for workout | Depth chart changing again?

Giants cut Davis Webb, but Kyle Lauletta and Alex Tanney aren't settled in just yet as Eli Manning's backups. Could Matt McGloin be veteran QB backup wanted by Pat Shurmur?

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Why did Giants cut Davis Webb? Pat Shurmur's answers go against the grain in NFL

By cutting Davis Webb, Giants gave up on a third-round draft pick without ever seeing him play in a regular-season game. And left two backups with limited practice work.

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NFL rumors: Eagles tried claiming Giants defensive end on waivers

The Eagles reportedly attempted to claim multiple defensive linemen on waivers on Sunday, including new Giants defensive end Mario Edwards, who was released by the Oakland Raiders.

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Here's why Kyle Lauletta has a future with Giants, Pat Shurmur ... and Davis Webb didn't

Shurmur has a track record of getting his quarterbacks to produce high completion percentages, including Sam Bradford's record 74.4 in 2016 and Case Keenum's career-high 67.6 with the Minnesota Vikings last season.

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Giants vs. Jaguars injury report: Latest on Olivier Vernon, Evan Engram

The Giants began preparation for Sunday's Week 1 showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars at MetLife Stadium, without two of the team's key contributors on offense and defense.

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Giants cleaned house of Jerry Reese era, made it Dave Gettleman's roster | 10 draft picks remaining

Giants are made up of more players acquired by GM Dave Gettleman in 9 months than by Jerry Reese over 11 seasons. Depth at end of roster was an obvious issue.

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Giants waive Davis Webb: Here are veteran QBs they could have signed instead of Alex Tanney

If there were ever a doubt that the Giants are committed to 37-year-old quarterback Eli Manning for the 2018 season, and beyond, it was made clear when the team waived 2017 third-round pick Davis Webb on Sunday afternoon.

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Giants QB plan is simple: Eli Manning is immortal! | Politi

Do you have a better explanation for what the Giants are doing with their quarterback situation?

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Giants release Davis Webb in stunning decision | What it means

Giants are doubling down yet again on Eli Manning's future by making a stunning move to cut Davis Webb for Kyle Lauletta.

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Giants make 6 waiver wire claims: Here's who they added

Owners of the No. 2 waiver priority on Sunday, following Saturday's deadline to trim the roster to 53 players from 90, the Giants were among the most active teams in the league when it comes to claiming players dispatched by other teams' 90 man rosters.

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Here is Giants practice squad after clearing waivers

These players will rejoin Giants practice squad. Most were in training camp with the team and released when rosters were cut from 90 to 53.

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Steve Smith blames Giants' offensive line for Jonathan Stewart's preseason stats | Reaction to Odell Beckham extension

Jonathan Stewart's preseason numbers are alarming for most, but not for his ex-Panthers teammate Steve Smith, a five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver who also weighed in on this: Is Odell Beckham the best WR in NFL?

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NFL roster cuts: 15 players Giants could target immediately on waivers, free agency

Giants have a 53-man roster, but is it set in stone? No way. GM Dave Gettleman expected to be active in waivers, free agency.

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NFL roster cuts: 25 most intriguing released players | Who will find a new team?

All 32 NFL teams cut their rosters down from 90 players to 53 players on Saturda, Aug. 1, 2018, but they're not done. Now, teams will gauge their interest in those players who were released, including Bengals' Michael Johnson, Cowboys' Dan Bailey and Texans' Braxton Miller.

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Ranking the Giants' cuts most likely to be claimed off waivers or signed by another team

There were several surprises on the Giants' 53-man roster when it was announced Saturday afternoon, and some shocking cuts made along the way.

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Giants shopping Davis Webb, Kyle Lauletta for trade? | Strange QB situation gets stranger on cut day

Will Giants decide their quarterback of the future by trading either Davis Webb or Kyle Lauletta? A possible sign of more Eli Manning to come?

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NFL roster cuts: 5 biggest surprises from Giants' 53-man roster

General manager Dave Gettleman and head coach Pat Shurmur's first 53-man roster together cut several long-standing veterans as well as former starters on both sides of the ball while putting the organization's trust in several unproven rookies.

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Here is Giants' 53-man roster: Who is in? Who missed the cut?

There's still time for the Giants to make a waiver claim, with the No. 2 priority in the NFL, and add a veteran or two before the regular season opener next Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but one of the most agonizing days for any coach or general manager is over.

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Giants shake up secondary on cut day: Former starters out, newcomers in

Giants cut Andrew Adams, Darian Thompson, Leonard Johnson, Grant Haley and Chris Lewis-Harris. So whose stock is on the rise?

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Khalil Mack traded to Bears? Ranking NFC contenders | How do Eagles, Giants stack up?

With the Chicago Bears shocking trade for defensive end Khalil Mack, what does that mean for the NFC? Are the Eagles still the favorite?

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Raiders' Khalil Mack traded: What was the price? Here's the reaction as Chicago Bears pull off blockbuster deal

The Oakland Raiders, embroiled in a contract dispute with defensive end Khalil Mack, their best player, send him to the Chicago Bears in a bold move on Saturday as NFL teams reduced their rosters to 53 players by 4 p.m. Eastern. While it was no secret the Raiders were shopping Mack, the questions remained: Would they get a fair offer for such a dominant player, and would they pull the trigger? The answer, to both, it seems, is yes. Here's the reaction:

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2018 NFL roster cuts: LIVE updates as Giants cut roster to 53 | Latest news, rumors, speculation (9/1/2018)

With the NFL preseason officially over, the last hurdle for general manager Dave Gettleman, head coach Pat Shurmur, and the front office to clear before the regular season begins is to trim the 90-man roster to 53 by the 4:00 p.m. deadline on Saturday, Sept. 1.

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NFL Roster Cuts 2018: Tracking every release, trades, rumors | LIVE UPDATES (9/1/18) | Raiders' Khalil Mack traded to Bears

It's the day of decision for 32 NFL teams and more than a thousand players who will be cut as the league reduces its rosters to 53 players by 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2018 (9/1/18). Teams began the process with a slew of cuts on Friday. Follow along here as we track the major news on cut-down day.

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From Giants fan to Giants tight end? Red Bank's Scott Simonson living 'dream come true' if he makes cut

Scott Simonson grew up in Section 308 of old Giants Stadium. Will the veteran tight end fulfill a lifelong dream by making Giants roster on cut day?

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NFL trade rumors: Raiders' Khalil Mack scenarios for every team | Browns? Jets? Giants? Eagles?

The Oakland Raiders might be willing to trade Pro Bowl defensive end Khalil Mack. Some candidates include the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets and Green Bay Packers.

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