New York Giants vs. Baltimore Ravens Preview and Prediction

Giants need win over reeling Ravens to stay alive in NFC playoff chase

The New York Giants will try and keep their playoff hopes alive by handing the Baltimore Ravens a fourth straight defeat when they meet at 4:25 p.m. ET this afternoon on FOX. The defending Super Bowl champion Giants (8-6) must rebound from last week’s disheartening 34-0 loss in Atlanta if they want to have any chance at a possible repeat, while the Ravens (9-5) would like to turn things around in their quest to win a second straight AFC North crown.

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New York Giants vs. Washington Redskins Preview and Prediction

Redskins look to gain ground on first-place Giants in key NFC East clash

The New York Giants will try and increase their lead in the NFC East when they face off with the Washington Redskins tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The defending Super Bowl champion Giants hold a two-game edge over the Redskins and Cowboys, thanks in part to their 27-23 home win over the Skins back in Week 7. The Redskins, on the other hand, are hoping to make Robert Griffin III’s “Monday Night Football” debut a successful one by stretching their winning streak to three and also gaining some ground on the Giants in the process.

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13 Athletes who Scare Other Athletes

Even the top players fear some of the competition in their game.

We love to watch the fearless nature that many of our favorite sports stars exude in their respective games. But even professional stars have to feel a little scared of their competition from time to time, right? To celebrate Halloween, Athlon Sports asked hundreds of pro athletes, "Which athlete scares you the most?" Here are our favorite responses.

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New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers Preview and Prediction

The Super Bowl champions head to Charlotte with a depleted roster.

Two NFC teams will be looking to sustain their Week 2 momentum when the Carolina Panthers host the New York Giants tonight at 8:20pm EST on the NFL Network. The defending champions lost to the Cowboys in the season-opener and were down two touchdowns against the Buccaneers, but then Eli Manning rallied the G-men for 25 fourth-quarter points and a victory.

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Fantasy Football 2012: Breaking Down the New York Giants

What can the New York Giants do for you this fantasy season? Check out Athlon Sports' team report as we break down the rookies, veteran players to watch and avoid, fantasy playoff schedule and more to help you get ready for the 2012 season.

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NFL Playoffs: 5 Ways the Giants Can Upset the Packers

The New York Giants have a formula to beat the Packers. Can they pull it off

The New York Giants already have a formula for how to beat the Green Bay Packers. Other than the Kansas City Chiefs, who actually beat them, nobody came closer to doing it than the Giants did on Dec. 4.

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Wes Welker, Victor Cruz and Arian Foster Prove There's Value in Undrafted Players

If you thought the draft was the end all be all of the NFL, think again

In 2007, Wes Welker lead the NFL in receptions with 112. In 2010, Arian Foster’s All-Pro season came out of nowhere as he led the National Football League in rushing with 1,616 yards. This year, it was the explosive Victor Cruz and his 1,536 receiving yards, good for third in the league. What do these two have in common? Not one of those players was selected by a team in the NFL draft.

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Matt Flynn Throws Six Touchdowns

Backup Matt Flynn breaks Green Bay Packers' passing records starting for Aaron Rodgers.

Matt Flynn, QB, Packers

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Victor Cruz in store for second straight dud in Week 16?

The Giants wide receiver needs to rebound for his fantasy owners

Since becoming a major player in the New York Giants offense in Week 3, receiver Victor Cruz had his second-lowest output of the season in Week 15 against the Washington Redskins. Not the best time to have a dud for fantasy owners counting on him in their semifinals. But Cruz could be 2-for-2 in coming up short when the Giants face the Jets in Week 16.

Cruz had just 44 yards on five catches and nine targets against the 13th-ranked pass defense of the Redskins. His other dud was a two-catch, 12-yard game against Buffalo in Week 6.

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Should Hakeem Nicks Be in Your Starting Lineup Today?

Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks brings a bevy of problems into Week 10 against San Francisco

New York Giants receivers Hakeem Nicks is a triple threat for fantasy owners in his Week 10 game against the San Francisco 49ers. And not in a good way.