Manning: Giants backs against wall

(China Daily)
Updated: 2009-12-16 10:12

NEW YORK: The New York Giants can still qualify for the NFL playoffs but will have to win all of their remaining games, quarterback Eli Manning has said.

"We've got three games to play and it starts ... with Washington (next) Monday," he said. "So we've got to take care of our business starting with this one. Right now every game is a must-win."

The Giants (7-6) could have moved into a three-way tie for first place in the NFC East on Sunday but lost 45-38 to the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium. Philadelphia (9-4) lead the division while the Dallas Cowboys (8-5) are in second and it appears the Giants are going to have to scramble to grab a wild-card berth.

Manning, however said they would need to concentrate on their own performance when they meet the Redskins and not worry about other results.

"All we can do is worry about ourselves," said Manning.

"You can't get into, 'we need some help'. We've got to handle our business. We've got to win all three games.

"That is what our focus is this week, right now, on Washington. We've got a big game. They are playing well. We've got to go into their place and find a way to get a win."

Reuters