Most telling was one play the Giants had practiced repeatedly the week before - a pass on the goal line.

Yesterday, the Giants practiced on the new tray-system grass during the team's minicamp.

They were considering a different play, one the Giants had been practicing for weeks: a quarterback draw.

As the Giants practiced Thursday, a chilly breeze swept across the field.

The Giants practiced today for about 90 minutes, in full pads.

The Giants, who have won their last three games, have not practiced in full pads for nearly a month.

The Giants have not practiced in full pads in more than two months, nothing done at full speed.

He said the Giants practiced against simulated pressure all week.

So the Giants practiced against this contingency all week, expecting the Eagles to use it.

Today, when the Giants practiced in the rain, Thompson was the starter.