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With that in mind, each week Giants.com takes a look at the latest news and happenings around the NFC East.
NEW YORK GIANTS (5-5, 2-2 NFC EAST)
Week 10: L, 27-26 vs. New England
Streak: Loss 1
Next: Bye; Week 12 at Washington
• After playing in 73 percent of the defensive snaps last week, defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul saw an increased workload in his second game back. Pierre-Paul played 63 of the 73 defensive snaps, or 86 percent.