Found October 08, 2009 on Bleacher Report:
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Week Five approaches and the undefeated New York Giants return home for the first time in three weeks to take on a hapless Oakland Raider team with the league's lowest-rated passer, JaMarcus Russell, stepping into the Meadowlands for the first time in his career. The Raiders offense versus the Giants defense is hardly expected to be the day's showcase. The Giants defense is ranked number 1 overall in the league in yards per game as well as time of possession.  The Raiders offense is ranked 32nd and 31st in those respective categories.  There is no question who should win that battle. Eli Manning is battling a nagging injury, and while he has not definitively said he will play, he has not missed a start since he took over in '04. The most intriguing matchup will be what the Raiders decide to do against the league's leading receiver, Steve Smith. A guy who was consistently referred to as "the other Steve Smith" in comparison to the Carolina Pan...
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