Giants realistic about playoff chances, back coach Coughlin

Giants realistic about playoff chances, back coach Coughlin: "In the past five quarters, the New York Giants have gone from a division winner looking at a first-round playoff bye to a team needing help from the Chicago Bears to get
into the postseason."

Decimated Giants lose Nicks, O'Hara to injuries for Sunday

Decimated Giants lose Nicks, O'Hara to injuries for Sunday: "New York Giants leading receiver Hakeem
Nicks is likely to miss the regular-season finale against
the Washington Redskins because of a broken big toe on his left foot."

Favre-Sterger case will be resolved in next two days with fine

Favre-Sterger case will be resolved in next two days with fine: "Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre will be fined as much as $50,000 -- but not suspended -- for his actions involving former New York Jets employee Jenn Sterger, according to a league source."

Quad injury leaves Vick's status questionable for Sunday

Quad injury leaves Vick's status questionable for Sunday: "Michael Vick said he sustained a bruised quadriceps muscle on the Philadelphia Eagles' first play from scrimmage during Tuesday night's 24-14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Philadelphia Daily News reported Tuesday."

Status for Steelers safety Polamalu likely to be decided Friday

Status for Steelers safety Polamalu likely to be decided Friday: "The Pittsburgh Steelers probably won't know until Friday whether safety Troy Polamalu can play in the final regular-season game at Cleveland on Sunday."