November 26, 2007 New York Giants Injury Report

November 26, 2007 New York Giants Injury Report:  LB Antonio Pierce sprained an ankle in the game against the Vikings and RT Kareem McKenzie suffered leg contusions.  “They are both sore,” said Head Coach Tom Coughlin.  “It looks like they will be okay but they are very sore today.  Hopefully that won’t affect them on (in practice on) Wednesday but they are sore.”

In addition, CB Aaron Ross has a hamstring injury.  “We are going to have to see,” said Coughlin.  “He is sore.  He was restricted during the game to just playing in a substituted defense.  Hopefully he can make some progress for the next couple of days but he is going to be limited no doubt.”

Coughlin was also asked about halfbacks Brandon Jacobs (hamstring) and Derrick Ward (groin/ankle) practicing on Wednesday.  “You are going to have to, like I am, wait and see what transpires,” responded Coughlin.  “Right now the idea that Ward would practice on Wednesday has been planted from the trainers and we will see.  He has another couple days to try to get ready and the word on Jacobs is not there yet.”

WR Steve Smith (hamstring) said he will attempt to give a go at practice again on Wednesday. “I feel pretty good,” Smith said. “It’s the best I’ve felt.”  But Smith also conceded he is unsure how his hamstring will respond. “I definitely can’t tell. I’m just hoping right now.”

Articles/Editorials on QB Eli Manning:

• Laid-Back Manning Fires Up His Critics by John Branch of The New York Times
• Eli Manning Stays Calm After Interception Debacle Against Vikings by Ralph Vacchiano of The New York Daily News
• Eli Takes Blame by Steve Serby of The New York Post