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Giants Have Eyes on Prize in Pats Game

NY sets out to sabotage bid for history

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Dec 27, 2007 2:25 PM CST

(Newser) – Though a fixed playoff picture seemingly gives the Giants nothing to play for in Saturday's game against the unbeaten Patriots, New York wouldn't mind playing the spoiler. “No one in here is screaming ‘Let's rest!' I can tell you that," running back Brandon Jacobs tells the New York Post.

Coach Tom Coughlin has been tight-lipped about how long he'll play his starters in the only obstacle to New England becoming the first team to finish a season 16-0. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay, New York's first postseason opponent, began resting its starters last week. Regardless, says DE Justin Tuck: "You see our playbooks? We got Patriots stuff in it."

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick celebrates the Patriots' 28-7 win over the Miami Dolphins after their football game in Foxborough, Mass., in this Dec. 23, 2007, file photo, while flanked by Laurence Maroney (39) and Kelley Washington, right. The team that seems ready to set a record for...
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick celebrates the Patriots' 28-7 win over the Miami Dolphins after their football game in Foxborough, Mass., in this Dec. 23, 2007, file photo, while flanked...   (Associated Press)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs rushes against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter of a NFL football game in Detroit, in this Nov. 18, 2007 file photo.  (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs rushes against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter of a NFL football game in Detroit, in this Nov. 18, 2007 file photo. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes the ball against the defense of Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor (99) during their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., in this  Dec. 23, 2007, file photo. The team that seems ready to set a record for most records set in...
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes the ball against the defense of Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor (99) during their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., in this Dec....   (Associated Press)
New York Giants linebacker Kawika Mitchell, left, intercepts a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Lee Evans, right, during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)
New York Giants linebacker Kawika Mitchell, left, intercepts a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Lee Evans, right, during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks with reporters Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, in the locker room at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. The 15-0 Patriots take on the New York Giants in NFL football game on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks with reporters Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, in the locker room at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. The 15-0 Patriots take on the New York Giants in...   (Associated Press)
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