... the performance of Brandon Jacobs this year. Each time, the coach has supported his big back, saying that he's "running the same" as he did last year and his performance is solid.

While the numbers don't reflect it—he's down this year to 3.6 yards a carry from his career average of 5.0—Jacobs should be ready to put the hard hat on and perform up to his standards this week on the road. Here's why.

 

1. The Giants Offensive Linemen want to dominate the Saints' strong D-line.

In a published report last week, the Giants offensive line said they wanted to do a better job blocking for Jacobs. During the first five games, I've noticed that Jacobs has been running a lot of sweeps instead of the quick hit...

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