The Giants signed Johnson off Denver's practice squad on Oct. 11. "To tell you the truth, I don't know about my future here," he said. "And I'm fully aware of the possibility that's what I was brought in for." Johnson said he volunteered to tell the coaches everything he knows about the Broncos' secondary.

This was like a Wednesday for Bradshaw, who gets early-week practices off, because the Giants face Denver on Thanksgiving. He had just 34 yards on 12 carries in Week 11 and isn't much of a fantasy option for Week 12.

Another sign that he's in no danger of missing time. Jacobs didn't return to Sunday's game after leaving in the third quarter, but only because the Giants wanted to finish up with Ahmad Bradshaw and Danny Ware. Jacobs, who has a 4.79 YPC average and two TDs in his last four games, gets a favorable Week 12 matchup against a Denver defense that's falling apart at the seams.

Pierce could make it back for the playoffs, but it sounds like his regular season is done. Pierce said the bulging disc in his neck isn't causing him any pain, which means it's not touching any of his nerves. Officially, Pierce is out indefinitely and Chase Blackburn is starting at middle linebacker.

The Giants have struggled in the red zone ever since losing Plaxico Burress. They scored touchdowns on just 16 of 36 red zone possessions heading into yesterday's game, in which Kevin Boss caught two touchdowns. At 6'6, Boss is their best option down there and is worth a look in touchdown heavy leagues.

Eli Manning looked to his big tight end in the red zone over and over again, and Boss delivered with the two scores. Coming off his best three fantasy games of the season, he's beginning to earn TE2 consideration once again.

Smith was targeted eight times but took a backseat to Mario Manningham and Hakeem Nicks down the stretch. His 51-yard gain in the third quarter set up Brandon Jacobs' 2-yard score. Smith remains a solid WR2 heading into Thursday's game against the Broncos.