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The New York Giants' hold on the NFC East lead has gotten stronger with them not even stepping onto the field. Now they have a chance to take a commanding hold of the division.
The bye week and Thanksgiving could not have gone better for the Giants. Not only do they sit in first place in the division in spite of a 5-5 record, but since the last time the Giants played a game, the rest of the NFC East has gone 1-4 and been outscored by a combined total of 181-85. And while no one would have rooted for this, the Cowboys appear to have lost quarterback Tony Romo to a season-ending injury just two weeks after he got back on the field.
Moving forward, the Giants' opportunity could not be more clear, nor their goals more attainable. As flawed as the team may be, its surrounding circumstances have it set up for success. The Giants currently have the best record and the best quarterback in the division. Their defense is getting healthier with Jason Pierre-Paul back and the expected return this week of cornerback Prince Amukamara. If they want to win the NFC East, it's entirely up to them.
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-gia...giants-want-it
The bye week and Thanksgiving could not have gone better for the Giants. Not only do they sit in first place in the division in spite of a 5-5 record, but since the last time the Giants played a game, the rest of the NFC East has gone 1-4 and been outscored by a combined total of 181-85. And while no one would have rooted for this, the Cowboys appear to have lost quarterback Tony Romo to a season-ending injury just two weeks after he got back on the field.
Moving forward, the Giants' opportunity could not be more clear, nor their goals more attainable. As flawed as the team may be, its surrounding circumstances have it set up for success. The Giants currently have the best record and the best quarterback in the division. Their defense is getting healthier with Jason Pierre-Paul back and the expected return this week of cornerback Prince Amukamara. If they want to win the NFC East, it's entirely up to them.
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-gia...giants-want-it