Schwartz: Patriots Vs. Jets Preview
What seemed impossible a month ago is now reality. The Jets and Patriots meet on Sunday night at MetLife Stadium with first place in the AFC East on the line.
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What seemed impossible a month ago is now reality. The Jets and Patriots meet on Sunday night at MetLife Stadium with first place in the AFC East on the line.
Since a 30-21 loss at New England on Oct. 9 the Jets have turned their defense around. Not that it was at all bad at the beginning of the season. It's just that the dominant defense Rex Ryan insisted the Jets would have has started to show up in a big way.
If you thought last week was bad like Neil Keefe did, then you can expect this week this week to be worse. Nine of the 16 games have spreads of three points or less (and the Giants-49ers line is 3.5).
Jets fans this is your chance to turn that big, gray stadium into a green-clad Bedlam, a cauldron where no opponent, much less a truly ticked off New England Patriots squad, would dare to tread without a good silent count at the ready.
Instead of sitting here and giving my step-by-step guide on How To Build A New York Football Giants Late Season Collapse Shelter And Survival Kit, I can sit here and talk about what was an important (and necessary) win for the G-Men.
Jake Ballard has come a long way to become a dependable NFL tight end and the Giants are reaping the rewards of sticking with the former undrafted free agent.
There's so much to be said about the Giants' 24-20 victory Sunday in Foxboro, although the most important fact is they are 6-2 and still have a tough mountain to climb before the season is over. No playoff spots have been clinched.
The Jets have now won three in a row but things are far from perfect. They still have a lot of cleaning up to do, especially on the offensive side of the ball.
So maybe, all statistics aside, Eli Manning is the seventh or eighth-best quarterback in the NFL. But you know who's glad he has Manning on his side? Tom Coughlin.
After Eli Manning led his Giants to a 24-20 victory over the Patriots, Justin Tuck pointed out that you can't spell 'elite' without 'Eli'. Now clearly Tuck must read the Blog on a daily basis because on Friday I wrote that very thing.
Forgetting for a moment that the Buffalo Bills are actually a New York team, you couldn't ask for a better Sunday of NFL football from a New York perspective.
Eli Manning hit Jake Ballard for a 1-yard touchdown pass with 15 seconds left, giving the New York Giants a 24-20 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday
The Giants and Patriots will play again Sunday — the first time they've met in a game that counts since New York won the Super Bowl 17-14 with two fourth-quarter touchdowns
Chad Finn, sports writer and media columnist for the Boston Globe, joined Neil Keefe to preview the Giants-Patriots game, offer analysis on the Patriots and give his prediction of the Super Bowl XLII rematch.
Mike Hurley of NESN.com joined Neil Keefe to preview the Giants-Patriots game and make their predictions. If their predictions hold true, Giants fans will be happy this Sunday.
It looks like Rex Ryan will kiss Bill Belichick's rings after all. In character, that is.
Perhaps coach Tom Coughlin ought to force his team to eat apples to keep the doctor away.
That's right Neil Keefe is guaranteeing an over .500 week in Week 9 because that's how confident he feels when he makes his picks on Thursdays. He hasn't given a guarantee like that since Week 2.
The Giants are 8 ½-point underdogs to the Patriots this Sunday. Let's say that again. The 5-2 Giants, current leaders of the NFC East, are 8 ½-point underdogs to the 5-2 AFC East co-leading Patriots.
Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw sustained a cracked bone in his right foot during the Dolphins game on Sunday.
What started as a joke among friends has taken on a life of its own for Brooklynite Adam Rosen.
Now eight weeks in, we'll ask it again: Is Eli Manning in the same class as Tom Brady?
The Giants started preparations for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots without five starters.
New York's great escape against Miami. The Brandon Jacobs saga. Has there ever been so much negativity following a Giants win?
The reality is that was almost four years ago, and much has changed as the Giants and Patriots prepare to meet for the first time in a regular-season game since Super Bowl XLII in Glendale, Ariz.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders raced to an early lead and held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.
A taxi driver struck two pedestrians before crashing into a building on the Lower East Side on Saturday.
Bronx Week is back on. Last week, Borough President Vanessa Gibson said the multi-day event had been put on pause this year to the budget deficit.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Thousands of runners participated in the New York City half-marathon today. Here's how to track the results, the route map, street closures and more.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit and Amtrak trains Friday.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders raced to an early lead and held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
The top-seeded Red Storm became the first team to win consecutive Big East Tournament titles since Villanova took three in a row from 2017-19.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at the 9th annual Manalapan Veterans Train Show in New Jersey.
After a brutally cold season, with no shortage of snow, we asked New Yorkers if they're ready for spring.
Gillibrand is chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, laying out a strategy to flip the balance of power in Washington, D.C. Watch the full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Hochul wants to be the affordability governor, a tough road to follow when everything seems to be getting more expensive. Watch the full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Hochul and Gillibrand, two of New York's top female power brokers, talk about affordability, the war with Iran, working with President Trump and more.
