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Sporting News, The, Nov 8, 2004
New York. The Jets and Giants won only 31 percent of their games in 2003, but it's a different story this year. Still, both teams have the misfortune of playing in the divisions with the best teams in their conferences, so both are more likely to be wildcard contenders.
Quarterbacks have driven the revivals of both franchises. In 2003, Chad Pennington missed the first seven starts with a dislocated wrist, and the Jets never recovered. This season, Pennington has been one of the league's most effective and accurate passers. After being released by the Rams, Giants quarterback Kurt Warner has played more like the quarterback who was selected to three straight Pro Bowls than the one who lost his last eight starts with the Rams.
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Pennsylvania. The Eagles are on track for their fourth consecutive division title. The Steelers are pushing for their third division championship in four years. They face each other this week to see who rules the state--and there is a possibility of a rematch in February in Jacksonville.
The pivotal player in this state is running back Duce Staley, formerly of the Eagles and now of the Steelers. The absence of Staley could end up hurting the Eagles in light of injuries to Brian Westbrook and Correll Buckhalter. Staley's presence most definitely has lifted the Steelers, juicing up their running game and returning them to their smash-mouth roots.
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