Eli Manning continues to struggle and has thrown for just 311 yards and one touchdown combined over the New York Giants' past two games.

"We're not making it easy on ourselves," Manning said. "It's just tough sometimes. Things aren't the same. Not quite as open, not quite as easy, everything is a little tougher. I don't think there is an exact reason." 

Manning cites a lack of practice time with Hakeem Nicks and Ahmad Bradshaw as an excuse for the struggles.

"We've got some guys banged up, obviously, who are showing great toughness," Manning said. "You love the competitiveness, the hanging in there and being there for the team. It can be tough when you've got four or five guys who don't practice much during the week, if at all, and then show up on game day. 

"Again, you love the toughness, you love the competitiveness, you love the team attitude and doing whatever it takes. It's hard to continue to play at a high level sometimes."