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The Giants had the perfect answer for the suddenly imperfect Patriots: a big, bad defense and an improbable comeback led by their own Mr. Cool quarterback, Eli Manning.

What drives Tom Brady? ESPN.com's Greg Garber discovers the insecurities that make for greatness in the Patriots quarterback.

What's left for Junior Seau, the linebacker who seemingly has everything? After 18 seasons, the quest for that missing Super Bowl ring is the thing.

Bucs QB Jeff Garcia, even more than Giants quarterback Eli Manning, may well have a greater impact on Sunday's playoff game than any other player, writes Greg Garber.

Signing Koy Detmer didn't seem like a big deal, until he had to hold for the Eagles' last-second, game-winning field goal, writes Greg Garber.

The Panthers' plan coming in was to stop Tiki Barber and they excuted it to perfection in routing the Giants.

DEs Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora have been the solid foundation in an otherwise unstable defense.

Unlike most RBs who begin to regress around the age of 30, Tiki Barber of the Giants is having his best season.

As if Giants vs. Eagles isn't competitive enough, the battle inside has intensified the rivalry for DE Michael Strahan and OT Jon Runyan.

Eli Manning's first mini-camp with the Giants didn't go smoothly -- something he should probably get used to.

Regardless of who's playing on offense or defense, every team needs a good coach.

Pat Tillman remains alone among today's professional athletes, giving up his career to serve his country.

Jim Fassel has occasionally broken away from his methodical approach to get his point across to players.

Jeremy Shockey walks it, talks it and backs it up. He also helped transform the Giants' image.