The 2013 NFL season has not been kind to both the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings. Heading into their Week 7 showdown at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the Giants and Vikings hold a combined record of 1-10. New York began its season with a road defeat to NFC East rival Dallas and followed that up with consecutive losses to the Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears. Unable to get anything going on either side of the football, the Giants haven't exactly helped themselves either.
With a minus 16 turnover ratio, New York continues to shoot themselves in the foot on a weekly basis and even though they're struggling mightily, a home game against 1-4 Minnesota could be just what the Giants need to get their first win of the season. Set to start recently acquired Josh Freeman at quarterback, the Vikings hope the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers signal caller will be able to provide a spark in the passing game while also adding support for running back and offensive workhorse Adrian Peterson, who does plan to play against the Giants after attending the funeral of his two-year-old son last week.
"Any time you step into a situation where you're the new guy, there's always kind of an awkward getting-to-know-you phase," Freeman said. "But I think that goes back to the character of this organization just from top to bottom, a lot of quality people that are dedicated to winning first and foremost. So it's been a smooth adjustment. Do I have a chip on my shoulder?' I'm sure I do. But I think it's more deeply rooted than just the past six months, 12 months."
Replaced by current Tampa Bay starter Mike Glennon earlier this month, Freeman was officially released by the Buccaneers and head coach Greg Schiano on October 3. Signing with the Vikings five days later, Freeman now hopes his relationship with new head coach Leslie Frasier is stronger than the one he had with his former coach.
While the Vikings hope a change under center helps spark the offense, the Giants cling to hope that veteran and two-time Super Bowl MVP quarterback Eli Manning will be able to correct some of his mistakes heading into the Week 7 finale. Manning has thrown for over 1,700 yards in 6 games this season to go along with 9 touchdowns but with 15 interceptions, the 32-year-old QB says his routine hasn't changed despite the fact that he would like nothing more than to help his team win games.
"It's not fun playing this game and losing and not feeling like you're helping your team," Manning said. "But it's not going to change the way I treat each day or treat each practice and treat the games. I'm going to compete. I'm going to work hard and do whatever I can do to try to put our team in a situation to win a game."
Giants vs. Vikings: DATE, TIME & TV INFO
DATE: Monday, October 21
TIME: 8:30pm, ET
TV COVERAGE: ESPN
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