New York Giants

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Two players vital to the Washington Redskins' success against the New York Giants on Sunday will be quarterback Rex Grossman and running back Tim Hightower. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

** FILE ** New York Giants owner John Mara, center, speaks during a news conference at the NFL Players Association in Washington, Monday, July 25, 2011, after the NFL Players Association executive board and 32 team reps voted unanimously Monday to approve the terms of a deal with owners to the end the 4½-month lockout. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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Barry Cofield, a starter for the New York Giants the last five seasons, figures to play nose tackle for the Washington Redskins after they acquired him Wednesday. (Associated Press Photographs)

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Former New York Giants star Plaxico Burress speaks to the media on June 6, 2011, moments after being released from the Oneida County Correction Facility in Rome, N.Y. (Associated Press)

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Redskins tight end Chris Cooley makes a play in 2010 against the New York Giants, who Washington will play in its season opener Sept. 11 at FedEx Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. (Associated Press)

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** FILE ** In this March 11, 2011, file photo, New York Giants owner John Mara speaks with reporters about labor negotiations in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

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NFL owners Robert Kraft, New England Patriots, left, talks with Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys, as NFL Roger Goodell, second from right, and John Mara, New York Giants, arrive for football labor negotiations with the NFL involving a federal mediator in Wednesday, March 2, 2011, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle (26) scrambles for the ball after knocking it from Washington Redskins wide receiver Anthony Armstrong (13) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) tackles New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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New York Giants wide receiver Michael Clayton (83) is chased by Washington Redskins defensive end Jeremy Jarmon (90) after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) drags Washington Redskins linebacker Rocky McIntosh (52) into the endzone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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New York Giants center Rich Seubert is carted off the field with a dislocated right kneecap in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss (89) drops the ball as he is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Jonathan Goff (54) during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. The Giants won 17-14. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) is congratulated by teammates Brandon Jacobs (27) and Ahmad Bradshaw (44) after Manningham scored a 92-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md.. on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. The Giants won, 17-14. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is protected by Giants guard Chris Snee (76) and offensive tackle Kareem McKenzie (67) as he delivers a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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New York Giants wide receiver Derek Hagan (right) makes a catch over Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Landover, Md. The Giants defeated the Redskins, 17-14, but were eliminated from the playoffs with a Green Bay Packers victory over the Chicago Bears. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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** FILE ** New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) leaps over Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. The Giants defeated the Redskins, 17-14, but were eliminated from the playoffs with a Green Bay Packers victory over the Chicago Bears. From left are Giants guard Chris Snee, Bradshaw, Hall, Redskins linebacker Rocky McIntosh (52) and Giants offensive tackle Kareem McKenzie. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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** FILE ** Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) evades New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross (31) during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. The Giants won, 17-14. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) fumbles the ball as he is hit by New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, in Landover, Md. The Giants defeated the Redskins, 17-14, but were eliminated from the playoffs with a Green Bay Packers victory over the Chicago Bears. At right is New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91). (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)