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Power Rankings Roundup

With their 52-27 victory over the New Orleans Saints, the Giants improved to 8-5 on the season, maintaining a one-game lead in the NFC East race.

Here’s a look at what outlets across the nation are saying about the Giants and how they stack up in our weekly power rankings roundup:

NFL.COM POWER POLL

NYG: 5
Previous: 8
Comments: Voters include Gil Brandt, Bucky Brooks, Charley Casserly, Heath Evans, Daniel Jeremiah, Michael Lombardi, Willie McGinest, Shaun O’Hara, Gregg Rosenthal, Darren Sharper, Kurt Warner, Brian Webber, Steve Wyche.
NFC East: No. 11 Redskins (previously 14), No. 14 Cowboys (15), No. 27 Eagles (29)

FOX SPORTS

NYG: 7
Previous: 12
Comments: “If the NFL puts eliminating kickoffs up for vote, the New York Giants will be the first to oppose it.” - Brian Billick
NFC East: No. 11 Redskins (14), No. 13 Cowboys (16), No. 26 Eagles (30)

CBS SPORTS

NYG: 7
Previous: 11
Comments: “The offense had to come alive, and the Saints were the perfect tonic. David Wilson’s speed has to be used more on offense.” - Pete Prisco
NFC East: No. 12 Cowboys (16), No. 15 Redskins (14), No. 28 Eagles (29)

USA TODAY

NYG: 7
Previous: 10
Comments: “Either Dallas or Washington will have a better division record, so they better protect their lead.”
NFC East: No. 12 Redskins (14), No. 15 Cowboys (16), No. 28 Eagles (29)

ESPN

NYG: 7
Previous: 10
Comments: “Are they back in championship form? Road tests in Atlanta and Baltimore will be telling.” – Dan Graziano
NFC East: No. 12 Redskins (14), No. 13 Cowboys (16), No. 27 Eagles (30)