A quick observation of quarterback Eli Manning and how he played in the New York Giants' 31-28 loss to the Cowboys in Week 12:

Manning was pressured on 31 percent of his dropbacks Sunday night, which is right in line with what he has faced (29.8 percent) during the Giants' six-game losing streak. The difference Sunday was in the way he handled that pressure. Manning was 7-for-11 for 61 yards and no interceptions when facing pressure Sunday, as compared with 3-for-13 for 48 yards and two interceptions the week before against San Francisco.

The pressure isn't going anywhere. Manning's next two games are on the road against Jacksonville and Tennessee, teams that rank No. 3 and 4 in sacks so far this year. The Giants' offensive line continues to struggle with consistency. Manning will have to overcome quarterback pressure and run the offense in spite of it.