RB Brandon Jacobs has been quick to show his frustration about his lack of success this season, even as the Giants are rolling. Head coach Tom Coughlin said Jacobs is his No. 1 back and has no reason to be down on himself.

"I don't know what people keep talking about turning around (his performance)," Coughlin said. "The guy had some outstanding runs (in Week Five against the Raiders). He had the numbers in terms of rushes. He had the usual number of power runs that he has.

"I don't think there is anything for Brandon to be down on. This keeps coming up. I don't know what the expectations are. He is a power runner and that is what he does. If you are talking about the (play on which he was stopped at the) goal line — it was good penetration and he didn't get the opportunity to get into the endzone. But he will continue to work at that and continue to study and continue to look at himself. And he continues to be a vital part of our offensive team."

Jacobs showed frustration when talking about his own performance this season, gaining 3.6 yards per carry as teammate Ahmad Bradshaw is averaging 6.2.

"I am 6-4, 265 pounds," Jacobs said. "I am supposed to run into people. I am supposed to take somebody on. That's me. If I don't do that, I am terrible. So it is what it is."

Bradshaw has been terrific in limited duty, getting 12.3 touches per game to Jacobs' 18.7. And with six receptions through six games, after catching only seven passes in his first 27 regular-season games, Bradshaw is showing that he can do more.

So considering he has been more effective per touch than Jacobs, could we see more work for Bradshaw?

Maybe. The team likely will use Jacobs more heavily against smaller fronts and defenses that play more conservative fronts or that move a safety down into the box. Against blitzing fronts, Bradshaw can be more effective on draws, screens and delays. He still hasn't shown he's a complete back who is capable of taking a 20-carry load like Jacobs has, but he certainly should see more action — even if the increase is slight — than he has in the first quarter of the season.

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