Giants (5-2) at Patriots (5-2), 4:15 p.m. Eastern, Fox
Matchup to Watch: BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Kevin Faulk vs. the Giants’ defensive line
Justin Tuck responded to a recent question about the Giants’ run defense by saying, “I don’t want to talk about it,” and his hesitation was understandable. The Giants are allowing 130.1 rushing yards a game this season, the fifth-worst average in the N.F.L. While Tom Brady and Wes Welker get most of the attention, Green-Ellis and Faulk may be New England’s biggest threats.
Number to Watch: 323.1
The number of passing yards the Patriots’ defense has allowed per game this season, creating an unusual set of circumstances for this rematch of Super Bowl XLII. The Giants, traditionally a run-heavy team, will almost surely lean toward passing against New England’s struggling secondary. The Patriots, known for their passing game, will probably lean toward attacking the Giants’ weakness in stopping the run.
Quotation of the Week
“I don’t know. Long term for me is Sunday afternoon against the Giants.”
Patriots Coach Bill Belichick, 59, when asked if he could envision coaching until he is 70
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