You can only go so far without your stars

Giants have lost their third straight, and it's not just the losing, it's the way they do it. First, there was the loss to the Bears with the record-tying 108 TD, then the beating they they took from the Jaguars (at least it was on ESPN, so not everyone watched), and now the complete meltdown in the fourth quarter when they led 21-0 and lost 21-24. And it's not all Eli's fault. You can't just continue playing without your top defensive and offensive players and hold on to the division lead.

LaVar Arrington signed in April 2006 is out for the year. The best wide receiver in Giants history, Amani Toomer is out for the year. Tiki Barber is playing with a broken thumb. Michael Strahan had a sprained ligament. Add Umeniyora, Petitgout, Moss and Hasselbeck to the list... And now they lost the division lead, and most probably will get levelled by Romo and the rolling Cowboys. Manning is in his third season, and he should show some leadership, but it's kind of tough when you have nobody to lead.