Fellow Giants Fans: Let's all Take a Deep Breath

OK I know some of us may be a tad upset. OK maybe really upset.

We got absolutely smoked last night by the Cleveland Browns and lost our 11 game road winning streak. Eli Manning returned to 2006 form with three interceptions, and every single one of them his fault.

It's really not as bad as it looks though.

Manning showed poise after the game at the podium and took full blame for the INT's and the loss entirely. He knew he had to play better than that to put this team in a position to win.

Plaxico Burress came back and had a decent night pulling in a TD and six catches. Steve Smith, our number three, had a great night with nine catches and 91 yards.

Our running backs were solid AGAIN, as Derrick Ward averaged 10.1 yards per carry with 101 on the night, and Brandon Jacobs scored in his third consecutive game while adding 5.4 yards per carry.

Our defensive backs didn't have the game of their lives but we had to know that the Browns were better than everybody had said they were. The defensive line that gets so much credit put up a big fat goose-egg. Zero. No sacks.

Looking Forward to Next Week

This week we get to take on the San Francisco 49'ers at home and we should return to the old form.

I don't see Manning having a game as bad as his was yesterday, and for all the slack our defensive line is going to take, they could easily break out against San Fran.

We just all need to remember a few important things. We are 4-1 and the defending champs, we have the undivided lead in the NFL's toughest division, and most importantly our rival is without their QB and second RB for four weeks. Doesn't get much better.

Written By, Edited By, and Developed By Travis Rand New York Giants Bleacher Reporter