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Eli Manning's Brilliant Performance Overshadowed by Injuries; Giants Win 13-12



Murphy's Law states that "whatever can go wrong, will go wrong." Unfortunately, the New York football Giants are the epitome of Murphy's Law. Take for example Sam Madison. He had a great over the shoulder interception on an overthrown Steve McNair pass and later added an impressive open field tackle that saved a first down. It was shaping up to be a great night for the veteran cornerback until he went down with a pulled hamstring -- an injury that takes 4-6 weeks to heal properly.

What's the big deal? It was only one injury, right? Wrong!

Then there was wide receiver Michael Jennings, who was getting the start due to injuries (they are everywhere!) to Plaxico Burress and Sinorice Moss. Like Madison, he was looking great early in the game before being shot down with an injury of his own. Unfortunately, his injury was of the year-ending variety -- a ruptured Achilles.

Sticking with that theme was rookie wide receiver Steve Smith. His injury is the prime example of the Giants' luck -- he suffered a concussion on a touchdown. That's right, on a touchdown.

Did it end there? Of course not! Later on, while bracing himself for a fall, Will Demps dislocated his elbow. And while the severity has not yet been announced, it is possible that surgery is required and his season is also over.

New York Giants @ Baltimore Ravens: Week Two Preseason Injury Report

Taking into account that it's the preseason, many of the players sitting on the sidelines tonight would normally be on the field if it was a meaningful game. With that said, I'm sure most fans would like to know who they should expect to see this evening. For that reason, I've done by best to create an accurate injury report -- official reports are not posted until week one of the regular season.

New York Giants:

Out: Wide receiver Plaxico Burress (ankle), linebacker Gerris Wilkinson (knee), center Todd Londot (ankle), long snapper Ryan Kuehl (calf) and safety Michael Stone (hip).

Questionable: Safety Craig Dahl (groin), wide receiver Marco Thomas (groin), Sinorice Moss (ankle) and Zak DeOssie (ankle).

Probable: Wide receiver Amani Toomer (knee), cornerback Gerrick McPhearson (groin), cornerback Corey Webster (hip), tight end Kevin Boss (shoulder) and defensive tackle Charrod Taylor (toe).

Giants Sign Steve DeOssie's Son, Zak

Linebacker Zak DeOssie, the Giants fourth-round pick, officially signed his rookie contract with New York today. He will now be playing for the very same team his father, Steve (pictured), played for from 1989-1993.

While Zak had some question marks coming out of college, he has had a strong offseason and helped put some coaches' minds to rest.

"You just watch him on the field, and even when he didn't make any big plays you just see over and over how much of a contribution he is going to make," coach Tom Coughlin said.
DeOssie isn't currently penciled in as a starter and will likely fill a reserve role this season. However, I wouldn't get used to seeing him come off the bench. I fully expect DeOssie to shine in New York and to eventually become a key piece of the Giants defensive puzzle.

No specific contract details were given.

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