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Week 14 Milestone Tracker

QB Eli Manning
* 27 completions away from breaking Phil Simms’ team record of 2,576.
* 163 pass attempts away from surpassing the Giants single-season record (589 - Eli Manning, 2011).
* 101 completions away from surpassing the Giants single-season record (359 – Eli Manning, 2011).
* 1,764 passing yards away from surpassing the Giants single-season record (4,933 – Eli Manning, 2011).
* 21 touchdown passes from breaking the Giants single-season record (36 – Y.A. Tittle, 1963).

WR Hakeem Nicks
* Two receptions away from 250 career receptions.

RB Ahmad Bradshaw
* Three rushing touchdowns away from surpassing Ron Johnson (33) on the Giants all-time rushing touchdowns list and tying Frank Gifford for seventh on the Giants’ all-time list.

DE Osi Umenyiora
* One sack away from 75.0 career sacks.

DE Justin Tuck
* 1.5 sacks away from 50.0 career sacks.
* One tackle away from 400 career tackles.
* Two forced fumbles away from 20 career forced fumbles.

DE Jason Pierre-Paul
* 2.5 sacks away from 30.0 career sacks.

Daily Blitz: Week 13 Milestone Tracker

The New York Giants (7-4, 3-2 away) hit the road to take on the Washington Redskins (5-6, 2-3 home) in primetime this week. Here is a look at a few milestones that Giants players could hit on Monday Night Football or in the coming weeks:

QB Eli Manning: 47 completions away from breaking Phil Simms’ team record of 2,576.

WR Hakeem Nicks: Seven receptions away from 250 career receptions.

RB Ahmad Bradshaw: 50 rushing yards away from 4,000 career rushing yards; Three rushing touchdowns away from surpassing Ron Johnson (33) on the Giants all-time rushing touchdowns list and tying Frank Gifford for seventh on the Giants’ all-time list.

DE Osi Umenyiora: One sack away from 75.0 career sacks.

DE Justin Tuck: 1.5 sacks away from 50.0 career sacks; Three tackles away from 400 career tackles.

DE Jason Pierre-Paul: 2.5 sacks away from 30.0 career sacks.

MONDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN

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New York Giants (@Giants) November 29, 2012

QUICK HITS

» RB’s Torain and Lumpkin play catch-up

» WR Jerrel Jernigan preps for dual role

» Giants prep for Shanahan’s offense

» Big Blue Hits: Antrel Rolle takes your calls

» Giants News Flash – 11/28

2ND QTR: Balanced Giants extend lead

SECOND QUARTER

15:00 — Packers begin the quarter with the ball on their own 13.

14:25 — Giants force a three-and-out and take over on their own 39 after the Packers punt.

12:48 — On third-and-9, Eli Manning finds Hakeem Nicks for a 22-yard gain.

9:43 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Manning to Victor Cruz for 9 yards. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 24, GREEN BAY 7 (Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards in 3:58)

*With the score, Eli Manning ties Phil Simms for most in franchise history with 199.

3:51 — FIELD GOAL PACKERS. Crosby makes 28-yard attempt. NEW YORK 24, GREEN BAY 10 (Drive: 10 plays, 62 in 6:00)

1:12 — Osi Umenyiora strip-sacks Rodgers and Jason Pierre-Paul recovers, taking it down to the Packers’ 23.

0:50 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Bradshaw carries it in for a 13-yard score. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 31, GREEN BAY 10 (Drive: 2 plays, 23 yards in 0:19)

0:00 — GIANTS 31, PACKERS 10

Daily Blitz: Giants approaching milestones

The New York Giants (6-4, 3-2 home) take on the Green Bay Packers (7-3, 3-2 away) this Sunday at 8:20 PM ET. Here is a look at milestones Giants players may hit in the upcoming weeks:

QB Eli Manning

» 63 completions away from breaking Phil Simms’ team record of 2,576.

» Three touchdown passes away from breaking Phil Simms’ team record of 199.

RB Ahmad Bradshaw

» 108 rushing yards away from 4,000 career rushing yards.

» Four rushing touchdowns away from surpassing Ron Johnson (33) on the Giants all-time rushing touchdowns list and tying Frank Gifford for seventh on the Giants’ all-time list.

WR Hakeem Nicks

» 12 receptions away from 250 career receptions.

» One receiving yard away from 3,500 yards.

DE Osi Umenyiora

» Two sacks away from 75.0 career sacks

DE Justin Tuck

» 1.5 sacks away from 50.0 career sacks.

» Four tackles away from 400 career tackles.

» Two forced fumbles away from 20 career forced fumbles.

DE Jason Pierre-Paul

» 2.5 sacks away from 30.0 career sacks.

QUICK HITS

» Giants vs. Packers Scouting Report

» Check out what’s happening at MetLife Stadium on Sunday for the Giants vs. Packers game

» Watch Giants Chronicles on Sunday at 9:30 AM ET for a look at the Giants-Packers rivalry

» Sneak Peak: Strategy – Packers’ offense

» Sneak Peak: Strategy – Packers’ defense

Giants give thanks on Twitter

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Cherish this day with your friends and family which is who I'm most thankful for. #BigBlue4ever—
Victor Cruz (@TeamVic) November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Enjoy the holiday and be safe—
Chris Canty (@ChrisCanty99) November 22, 2012

Happy Turkey Day, I hope you enjoy this day and be thankful for what you have! What I'm thankful for is for my family and friends.—
Jason Pierre-Paul (@WHOISJPP) November 22, 2012

I'm so thankful to have these amazing teammates… So blessed. #GoBIGBLUE
#NYGiants http://t.co/gJXxMKsl—
Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) November 22, 2012

Happy THANKS GIVING—
Justin Tuck (@JustinTuckNYG91) November 22, 2012

Celebrating our thanksgiving at @MarkHerzlich house with @Blackburn5793 @SpittyP @TSash twitpic.com/bfhzuy—
Henry Hynoski (@HenryHynoski) November 22, 2012

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF YOU. Hope it was as good as mine. #Thankful—
Chase Blackburn (@Blackburn5793) November 23, 2012

Daily Blitz: Milestones to look for in Week 10

The New York Giants (6-3, 3-1 away), take on the Cincinnati Bengals (3-5, 1-3 home) this Sunday at 1 PM ET. Here is a look at milestones Giants players may hit in the upcoming weeks:

QB Eli Manning

» 92 completions away from breaking Phil Simms’ team record of 2,576.
» Three touchdown passes away from breaking Phil Simms’ team record of 199.
» 25 touchdown passes from breaking the Giants’ single-season record (36 – Y.A. Tittle, 1963).

RB Ahmad Bradshaw

» One rushing yard away from moving past Ron Johnson (3,836) into sixth place on the Giants all-time rushing list.
» 165 rushing yards away from 4,000 career rushing yards.
» Four rushing touchdowns away from surpassing Ron Johnson (33) on the Giants all-time rushing touchdowns list and tying Frank Gifford for seventh.

WR Hakeem Nicks

» 21 receptions away from 250 career receptions.
» 76 receiving yards away from 3,500 yards.

DE Osi Umenyiora

» 2.0 sacks away from 75.0 career sacks.
» Four tackles away from 400 career tackles.

DE Justin Tuck

» 1.5 sacks away from 50.0 career sacks.
» Six tackles away from 400 career tackles.

QUICK HITS

» What to look for around the NFL in Week 10

» Take a look at the best sound from New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin during one of the Giants’ practices [NFL.com]

» OC Kevin Gilbride looks for improvement

» Giants react to Bengals WR A.J. Green

» WATCH: Big Blue Hits with Stevie Brown

2ND QTR: Giants go ahead on Boley’s TD

SECOND QUARTER

15:00 — Pittsburgh begins the quarter third-and-4 on New York’s 23.

12:20 — TOUCHDOWN STEELERS. After three straight Isaac Redman carries, Roethlisberger throws a four-yard touchdown to Emmanuel Sanders. XP is GOOD. PITTSBURGH 7, NEW YORK 0 (Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards in 5:54)

10:50 — Pittsburgh is called for passing interference for 41 yards on a pass intended for Hakeem Nicks.

7:06 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Andre Brown moves the pile for a one-yard score. The play is challenged by the Replay Assistant and the play was upheld. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 7, PITTSBURGH 7 (Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards in 5:08)

5:29 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Osi Umenyiora strip-sacks Roethlisberger for a loss of six yards. Michael Boley recovers the fumble and returns it 70 yards for the score. The play was challenged by the Replay Assistant and the call was upheld. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 14, PITTSBURGH 7

2:32 — Pittsburgh goes for it on fourth-and-1 on New York’s 48, and Isaac Redman takes a carry for four yards and the first down.

1:26 — On third-and-7, Jason Pierre-Paul sacks Roethlisberger for a loss of 12. That’s three on the day from the big three — JPP, Umenyiora and Tuck.

1:02 — Pittsburgh is called for passing interference on a pass intended for Domenik Hixon, moving the ball 46 yards into Steelers territory.

0:36 — Falling short, Lawrence Tynes misses a 51-yard field goal attempt.

0:05 — FIELD GOAL STEELERS. Shaun Suishman makes a 30-yard attempt. NEW YORK 14, PITTSBURGH 10 (Drive: 4 plays, 47 yards in 0:31)

0:00 — GIANTS 14, STEELERS 10

JPP takes on Roethlisberger for first time

As a Florida native, Jason Pierre-Paul was no stranger to preparing for hurricanes like Sandy. The defensive end now sets his sights on a less familiar foe – Big Ben Roethlisberger.

Because of the NFL’s scheduling formula, the Pittsburgh Steelers and their quarterback land on the Giants’ slate once every four seasons. Pierre-Paul, drafted in 2010, has yet to play in the series that dates back to 1933.

That is, until now.

He’ll play in his first regular-season game against the Steelers this Sunday in MetLife Stadium. The Steelers enter Week 9 having allowed 14 sacks, and given Pierre-Paul’s recent exploits, he’d be curious to know how Roethlisberger has thrown just three interceptions. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh has turned the ball over a league-low six times this season.

Working back into a (relatively) normal routine on Wednesday, the preparation has begun.

“We’ve got to get in and get back to work. It’s not going to affect us at all,” Pierre-Paul said of the hurricane and its aftermath. “Everybody knows we’ve got to hold each other accountable for what we do in this locker room and on the field. And we’re going to get the job done.

“[Coach Tom Coughlin] is going to do a great job of keeping us focused on what’s at stake. He’s going to come in, but it’s all on players, too. We’re going to come in and do what we have to do.”

Pierre-Paul did what he had to do and more last Sunday. He notched four tackles and upped his sack total to 5.5 with a takedown of Tony Romo. But his highlight came on a 28-yard interception returned for a touchdown against Dallas.

“Well, I worked on it with him for his hand placement exactly where it should be,” Coughlin joked on Monday, raising his hands above his head to mimic the play.

Meanwhile, the Giants have risen to a tie for seventh in the NFL with 21 sacks.

“It’s getting better, no question,” Coughlin said about the defensive line and the rush. “It’s definitely improved over the last three or four weeks.”

2ND QTR: JPP scores on pick six

SECOND QUARTER

15:00 — New York begins the second quarter with the ball on the Dallas 12.

14:26 — FIELD GOAL GIANTS. Lawrence Tynes makes 26-yard attempt. GIANTS 16, COWBOYS 0 (Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards in 1:29)

13:15 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Jason Pierre-Paul intercepts Tony Romo’s pass at the line of scrimmage, returning it 28 yards into the end zone. XP is GOOD. GIANTS 23, COWBOYS 0

11:37 — Forcing the Cowboys to punt, Ahmad Bradshaw fumbles on the first play of the ensuing drive. Dallas takes over on New York’s 40.

10:45 — The Giants defense limits the damage and forces the Cowboys to go three-and-out.

5:27 — TOUCHDOWN COWBOYS. Felix Jones up the middle for a four-yard score. XP is GOOD. GIANTS 23, COWBOYS 7 (Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards in 3:07)

2:11 — Cowboys are attempting to get back in the game as Tony Romo finds a wide open Dez Bryant for a 55-yard gain into Giants territory.

0:58 — FIELD GOAL COWBOYS. Dan Bailey makes a 51-yard attempt. GIANTS 23, COWBOYS 10 (Drive: 6 plays, 55 yards in 1:39)

0:00 — GIANTS 23, COWBOYS 10.

Inside the Locker Room: Heading to Dallas

DE Jason Pierre Paul
On containing Tony Romo…
“He’s an elusive quarterback, basically. He’s not like a Michael Vick, he’s not like an RGIII. He does have some elusive skills and you have to be careful when you’re rushing him.”

WR Victor Cruz
On Week One performance…
“I don’t really think about that game very much, I just want to continue playing the same way I’ve been playing these past couple of weeks. Put some positive things out there, so that’s what I’m focused on now not Game One.”

WR Hakeem Nicks
On recovery since Week One…
“I look at the San Fran game, then look at the Redskins game, I ran a whole lot better than I did that first game. Each week, I get a lot better.”

Tackle Will Beatty
On traveling to Dallas…
“We play against great teams every week, going down there and their home crowd, you got the noise advantage on their side but it’s still football.”

4TH QTR: Giants make their comeback

FOURTH QUARTER

15:00 — The Giants begin the final quarter with the ball on Washington’s 9.

13:01 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Ahmad Bradshaw rushes for a one-yard score. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. GIANTS 20, REDSKINS 13 (Drive: 7 plays, 35 yards in 3:47)

11:57 — Jason Pierre-Paul energizes the home crowd by sacking Robert Griffin III for a loss of 12 yards.

10:12 — The Redskins go for it on fourth-and-2 at the Giants’ 49 and Robert Griffin completes a pass to Leonard Hankerson for nine yards, picking up the first down.

8:57 — Osi Umenyiora joins Tuck and Pierre-Paul and notches his own sack of Griffin for a loss of six yards.

7:18 — Pierre-Paul sacks Griffin again and forces a fumble. Linval Joseph recovers and the Giants take over on their on 29.

7:10 — On the next play, Eli Manning throws an interception intended for Hakeem Nicks.

5:28 — FIELD GOAL REDSKINS. Forbath makes a 45-yard attempt. GIANTS 20, REDSKINS 16

1:38 — TOUCHDOWN REDSKINS. Robert Griffin III completes a 30-yard pass to Santana Moss in end zone. XP is GOOD. REDSKINS 23, GIANTS 20 (Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards in 1:27)

FINAL: GIANTS 27, REDSKINS 23

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