Giants Look To Bounce Back Against The Bears

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants had four sacks in the preseason opener, including two by impressive second-year pro Jason Pierre-Paul, who will be taking on a greater role with two-time Pro Bowler Osi Umenyiora expected to be sidelined at least a month following arthroscopic surgery this week.

"I didn't know I was going to get two sacks, but I went out there and played good football," Pierre-Paul said. "I kept rushing the quarterback and that's what happened. The expectations are going to be high, I just have to play to my full ability."

Justin Tuck, who had three sacks against the Bears last year, told everyone to forget about that game.

"Us beating up their quarterback didn't help us get our job done," Tuck said. "We didn't make the playoffs and we didn't win the Super Bowl, so I really don't care about last year. I'm focused on what we are going to do this year.

"Obviously, they will have a chip knowing that we killed and embarrassed them as far as O-Line and things like that," Tuck added. "I know Coach (Mike) Tice is going to bring that up and they are going to come in here ready to play."

The Giants' offense is coming off a dismal performance. New York's lone touchdown against Carolina came on an interception return by linebacker Michael Boley, who has battled a sore back this week.

New York coach Tom Coughlin plans to have his starters play about 25 plays with David Carr following Eli Manning at quarterback. Free agent Ryan Perrilloux will finish up.

Both teams might rest some players.

Lance Briggs has been ruled out by the Bears, and fellow linebacker Brian Urlacher could be held out because he has had some "camp soreness," Smith said. Return specialist Devin Hester also is a question mark.

Besides Umenyiora, the Giants are not sure whether starting cornerbacks Corey Webster and Terrell Thomas will be available. Webster missed the last two practices while attending the funeral of an uncle. Thomas watched Saturday's workout because of a sore knee.

The Giants' kicking will be handled by Rhys Lloyd, while Lawrence Tynes rests a bruised thigh.