OUTFLEXING CLAY: Eli Manning runs, pursued by Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, during the fourth quarter of the Giants’ 37-20 victory yesterday in the NFC divisional playoffs at Lambeau Field.
POKER FACE: Ever since Gian-Paul Gonzalez (above), a teacher at Union City High School in New Jersey, met with the Giants before Christmas and handed them poker chips, the words “All in” have appeared on towels (inset) and become Big Blue’s motto.
COME GET ME! After defeating Rex Ryan’s Jets and Rob Ryan’s Cowboys, the Giants will look to complete the Ry-fecta tomorrow by taking down Matt Ryan and the Falcons.
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates as he runs off the field following their NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 31-14.
OTTIS DOESN’T LOVE IT: Former Giants running back Ottis Anderson, who was MVP of Super Bowl XXV (above) knows what it means to win a championship and says neither Jets coach Rex Ryan nor the 7-7 Giants has any reason to brag going into Saturday’s all-important clash.
PROTECT THEIR HOUSE: Brandon Jacobs and the Giants have not turned MetLife Stadium into a great home-field edge, but Tom Coughlin hopes the fans can help turn it into one.
ON HIS TOES: Packers receiver Donald Driver beats Corey Webster and keeps both feet inbounds to catch a 7-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers, who drove Green Bay to its 12th victory against no losses, 38-35 over the Giants yesterday.
PASSING FANCY: Eagles quarterback Vince Young, playing in place of injured Michael Vick, throws a pass during the fourth quarter as he leads Philadelphia to a 17-10 victory over the Giants last night.
QB OR NOT QB: While Michael Vick, who broke two ribs last week against the Cardinals, holds his head during practice this week, the Eagles were getting ready to play Vince Young in his place, a move the Giants say won’t make a differerence defensively when the teams meet tomorrow night.
CANTY WAIT TO PLAY: Coming of the bye week, Chris Canty and the Giants are eager to get back on the field with a healthier squad than they have had all season and improve on their 4-2 start.
COMING IN WAVES: Even though the Giants were without the likes of Justin Tuck, limited to waving a towel in support of his teammates, the Giants have confidence in each other and in the coaching of Tom Coughlin, who was quick to congratulate Corey Webster on his game-changing interception.
TIME FOR A CHANGE: The Giants had won three games in a row, but after Sunday's disastrous defeat to the lowly Seahawks, coach Tom Coughlin is going to have to instill major changes -- and fast -- is he hopes to get his team to the playoffs this season.
KEVIN SENT: With David Baas out of action with a neck injury, the Giants will count on versatile backup Kevin Boothe to help keep the offensive line intact and help the running game get back on track.