Peyton Manning doesn’t have any more arm strength than Matt Leinart. Vince Young has physical skills on par with Donovan McNabb. The difference is Manning and McNabb are willing to dedicate themselves to the craft.

The question has been posed to Eli Manning, Tom Coughlin and the rest of the Giants during the second half of the season and into the playoffs — What type of impact has the absence of Plaxico Burress had on the Giants’ offense?

The Eagles released their official Thursday injury report, upgrading several key players who were limited in practice on Wednesday.

Devin Walker, a cornerback at Philadelphia’s Furness High, got a treat this week when Eagles safety Brian Dawkins selected him to receive two tickets to the Eagles home game Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.