How close is this? Eli Manning 
has played great since their 
Super Bowl run, but Kurt Warner 
has been on-target even
at the age of 38. The slight edge
goes to Warner because of his great 
play on the road so far this season.

There's no denying this 
one - the Giants running backs 
have been more successful on 
the ground this season. Brandon
Jacobs brings the physicality, while
Ahmad Bradshaw is the speed back.
The Cardinals have yet to find a 
solution to their ground game woes.

The Giants have a duo of talented 
young receivers in Steve Smith and 
Mario Manningham. Even with Boldin 
being possibly out, the Cardinals still
hold the edge with Fitz and Breaston.

Kevin Boss has been a solid 
replacement since Jeremy Shockey 
left the team. The Cardinals are still
struggling to find a starter at tight 
end. Ben Patrick might be it.

The Giants have the most dominant
offensive line in the NFL today. They 
protect like the best and open up
holes for their running backs.
The Cardinals line still has a
long way to go.

Osi Umenyiora, Justin Tuck, Chris Canty. 
Those are just a few names on the the 
Giants defensive line. Levi Brown and
Mike Gandy better be ready for Sunday night.
The Cardinals defensive line has been great 
at stopping the run, but haven't produced 
pressure against good offensive lines. 
Sunday will be a good test.

The Cardinals linebackers played a good 
game last week, but struggled against the 
other Manning the last time they appeared 
on Sunday Night. Antonio Pierce leads a strong
linebacking corps.

The split comes because both units have had 
their problems this year. The Giants didn't face
any great passing offenses till last week, and 
were owned by Drew Brees. The Cardinals
pass defense is ranked 31st, but bounced 
back last week, shutting down the Seahawks 
pass attack.

The Cardinals safeties equal one 
of the best duos in the league. 
The brute is Adrian Wilson, and the
play-maker is Antrel Rolle. The Giants 
safeties are too young/injured to compete.

The Cardinals have been solid 
through the first 5 games, only
having problems with Jacoby Jones.
They were excellent on coverage
last week, recovering a pouch kick off.

Both coaches have won Super Bowl
rings, and both have took their teams
to the Super Bowl in the last two years.
The difference is, Coughlin won it when 
he was the head coach. Whisenhunt isn't
that far behind though.

7 - 5

The Giants hold the edge because they are 
a disciplined, well balanced team overall. They
play smart and don't make many mistakes.
They also have the advantage of playing at 
home, on a nationally televised game, a place
the Cardinals have struggled before.