Giants again at crossroads as once-mighty defensive line goes silent

The stats don't jump off the page quite like last year, but the New York Giants' defensive line still has a bite to be feared when it's clicking.

Coming off back-to-back losses before their bye week, the Giants enter this Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers hoping to avoid the same midseason slump they endured a year ago before eventually regaining their composure en route to winning the Super Bowl.

Since dropping a 31-13 decision to Cincinnati before the bye, Giants coach Tom Coughlin has remained adamant the team's recent skid has been more of an anomaly than a red flag with a week of ...