"They're hanging in there," Manning said. "They're tough. They're going to give us the opportunity to make plays as long as I make great decisions.
Is it a slump? Perhaps a downslide for a 35-year-old veteran?
"I have to play better," Manning said. "I know that. I have to find completions and protect the ball better. I have to find completions, score points and hopefully win. I know we have to clean some things up."
"I feel good," Manning said. "I am healthy. I know that people are going to criticize me, but I'm my own worst critic. I just have to do my job and prepare each week."

Manning said he felt fine physically.
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But when the season began, the Giants' offense was expected to carry the team.
Manning said he has not been at his best in the past three games,China Jerseys Cheap. He's overthrown some open receivers and underthrown others.
"I think offensively we can get things going. In this business, you definitely look at your play and performance. You feel better if you play better."
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On the season, Manning has thrown 13 interceptions and lost four fumbles.
The running game is among the worst in the NFL, averaging just 3.4 yards per carry. It has put even more pressure on the shoulders of the quarterback.
"I have to protect the ball," Manning said. "That's the main thing."
Manning knows he has to do one thing better.
"I know I can make plays," Manning said Tuesday. "I know I can get hot. I have to keep working. I'm confident that I can go out there and have a big game."
Manning has thrown for fewer than 200 yards in each of his past three starts. He has completed just 56 of 94 passes. In that span, Manning has thrown six touchdowns and three interceptions.
Manning knows his play is even more important when the temperatures dip. In the past, Manning has played well in the frigid temperatures.
Manning would hear none of that Tuesday, two days after his team used a devastating defense and a clutch 61-yard touchdown pass from Manning to Odell Beckham, Jr. for a 10-7 victory over Dallas.
"I know that we have some cold weather games coming up,Cheap Carolina Panthers Jerseys," Manning said. "We have to be able to score some points. We've had some good games, some explosive games in the past.
Manning was asked if he was under duress because of the struggles of the offensive line.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Eli Manning's yards passing are down in his past few games.
"We've just had some unfortunate plays of late. I know I've missed Odell a play here and there,Wholesale Cheap Jerseys. But these problems are easily fixable. We can have a great game plan and then make the plays that are there."