Super Bowl champions need to overcome home woes

Cornerback Sam Madison said there was a common theme in some of the losses: The wind kicked up, and opponents stacked the box to limit the running game. It made the Giants somewhat one-dimensional.

Defensive tackle Barry Cofield had no answers for what went wrong at home.

"I can say what went right on the road," he said. "Guys had a singular focus. There were no distractions from family or driving around. You just got on the plane, went to the hotel and took the bus. Everyone was on the same plan, even eating the same food. I think that helped us out on the road."

Cofield said every player knows the importance of winning at home and everyone is determined to give the fans a good product this season.

"What happened the last year is uncommon, and we are not proud of that record," he said.

Center Shaun O'Hara smiled when asked about the record, since he has spent the entire training camp telling everyone last year is over and this year is new.

"We can't dwell on last year," O'Hara said. "If we were 8-0 at home last year, it would not guarantee us a win this year."

The Giants were 11-1 on the road last season, winning the final 11 after opening the season with a loss at Dallas. The road record included a win in London against Miami and the Super Bowl victory in Glendale, Ariz., against the Patriots. They also won playoff games in Tampa, Dallas and Green Bay.

EXTRA POINTS: Tynes will miss the season opener with a knee injury. John Carney, the 44-year-old kicker who was signed on Saturday, will take his place.