"It was supposed to be Brandon Jacobs' big chance, his opportunity to prove that he could still be a full-time, No. 1 rusher.

Instead, his nightmare of a season continued in the Giants' 49-24 loss to the Saints Monday night. Jacobs managed a meager 46 yards on 13 carries. He did score on an 8-yard run in the third quarter that closed the Giants' deficit to 21-10.

But when the Giants were trying to establish their running game in the early going, trying to sustain a ground attack that would keep Drew Brees off the field, Jacobs was a non-factor."