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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Eli Mannings yards passing are down in his past few games.Manning has thrown for fewer than 200 yards in each of his past three starts. He has completed just 56 of 94 passes. In that span, Manning has thrown six touchdowns and three interceptions.Is it a slump? Perhaps a downslide for a 35-year-old veteran?Manning would hear none of that Tuesday, two days after his team used a devastating defense and a clutch 61-yard touchdown pass from Manning to Odell Beckham, Jr. for a 10-7 victory over Dallas.I know I can make plays, Manning said Tuesday. I know I can get hot. I have to keep working. Im confident that I can go out there and have a big game.Manning said he has not been at his best in the past three games. Hes overthrown some open receivers and underthrown others.On the season, Manning has thrown 13 interceptions and lost four fumbles.I have to play better, Manning said. I know that. I have to find completions and protect the ball better. I have to find completions, score points and hopefully win. I know we have to clean some things up.Manning said he felt fine physically.I feel good, Manning said. I am healthy. I know that people are going to criticize me, but Im my own worst critic. I just have to do my job and prepare each week.The Giants (9-4) have a crucial game against the Detroit Lions (9-4) at home Sunday. The Giants have used a strong defensive effort to win seven of their past eight games.But when the season began, the Giants offense was expected to carry the team.The running game is among the worst in the NFL, averaging just 3.4 yards per carry. It has put even more pressure on the shoulders of the quarterback.Manning knows his play is even more important when the temperatures dip. In the past, Manning has played well in the frigid temperatures.I know that we have some cold weather games coming up, Manning said. We have to be able to score some points. Weve had some good games, some explosive games in the past.Weve just had some unfortunate plays of late. I know Ive missed Odell a play here and there. But these problems are easily fixable. We can have a great game plan and then make the plays that are there.Manning was asked if he was under duress because of the struggles of the offensive line.Theyre hanging in there, Manning said. Theyre tough. Theyre going to give us the opportunity to make plays as long as I make great decisions.I think offensively we can get things going. In this business, you definitely look at your play and performance. You feel better if you play better.Manning knows he has to do one thing better.I have to protect the ball, Manning said. 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RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks released veteran defensive back Brandon Browner among six roster moves made by the team Monday.Seattle reduced its roster from 90 to 84. The Seahawks must get to the 75-man roster limit by Tuesday afternoon.Browner was reunited with the Seahawks in the offseason in the hope he could develop into a hybrid safety and use his coverage skills as a cornerback to help with defending tight ends and the middle of the field. But the reunion was short-lived and Browner barely saw the field in the previious two preseason games.ddddddddddddThe Seahawks also waived fullback Kyle Coleman, wide receiver Montario Hunter, defensive end DeAngelo Tyson and waived/injured receiver Deshon Foxx. Defensive tackle Sealver Siliga was placed on injured reserve. Siliga suffered a calf injury over the summer and never got on the field during training camp.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '