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Found November 24, 2012 on Double G Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Hakeem Nicks,  Charles Woodson,  Ahmad Bradshaw,  Andre Brown,  David Wilson,  Kevin Gilbride,  Randall Cobb,  Clay Matthews,  Martellus Bennett,  Bear Pascoe,  Aaron Rodgers
TEAMS: New York Giants,  Green Bay Packers
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Getting the ball in the hands of Hakeem Nicks would benefit the Giants in a big way. Game of the year on Sunday Night: Packers vs. Giants in Primetime on NBC. Packers riding a five game winning streak in full control of first place while the first place Giants fight to keep control of their division during their annual free fall. Here are the five keys to a Giants victory: 5. Get the ball to Hakeem Nicks: All we’ve talked about this month is the reoccurring theme of a second half collapse. Hell, even I’m tired of it even though it makes my job easier. The reoccurring theme here is that Hakeem Nicks cannot get through a season without being hurt but always gets better late in the year. Perfect time for Hakeem to get healthy this weekend; coming off of a bye and a decent performance against the Bengals, Nicks is ready to step up. Who better to do it against then the Packers? In two games against them last season, #88 totaled 14rec, 253yds and 4tds. Charles Woodson played in both of th...
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