Manning, Giants not sharp

Eli Manning, the Super Bowl MVP, struggled on his only two series in the preseason opener and the Giants lost to the host Detroit Lions 13-10 on Thursday night. Manning completed two of his six passes for 19 yards. He was 0-for-3 on New York's first possession, including two passes that were knocked down by Lions linemen. ALSO THURSDAY SAINTS 24, CARDINALS 10: Drew Brees was 6-for-7 for 40 yards and a touchdown in his lone series as short-handed New Orleans topped host Arizona. Matt Leinart, the third-year Arizona quarterback who missed the final 11 games last season with a broken collarbone, completed eight of nine passes for 91 yards. RAVENS 16, PATRIOTS 15: With Tom Brady having the night off, the Patriots were far from perfect in their first game after a nearly perfect season. For John Harbaugh, the Ravens' 16-15... [read full story]                    

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