The Giants will at least be heading to Tampa with some confidence in their attack.
Still, Fassel was smiling as he took a breath, counting his blessings as the Giants headed into their bye week with a 5-2 record.
Their situation is this: The Giants are 4-5 and heading into a crucial division game at Philadelphia next Sunday.
Then the Giants headed north, carrying with them the frustration of a season threatening to go south.
The 5-4 Giants had dropped four straight for the first time since 2006, and headed into their bye week.
The Saints and the Giants might be heading in the same direction well beyond this weekend as well.
A year later, the Giants are heading back to Minneapolis.
The Giants will head to Philadelphia with Warner leading the charge.
The Giants packed their bags today and headed for Giants Stadium as training camp came to a close.
Still, Reeves and the Giants are heading toward an off season that could be long and arduous.