The race for the NFC East title has just tightened as the New York Giants lost to the Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football 17-16.

Here is some reaction from players and fans as the Giants return home to prepare for New Orleans next week.

Our ability to stay together through tough times. "@sammy_abdel: @spittyp What do you love most about NYG"

— Spencer Paysinger (@SpittyP) December 4, 2012

Mark 3:25#BigBluePride we are far from the season being over. The team has to clean things up but we need our true fans to rally with us#NYG

— William Beatty (@willbeatty65) December 4, 2012

Feel terrible for @seanlock75 he has been a huge part of #NYG OL this yr.Prayers ur way my man.#GodSpeed

— Shaun O'Hara (@ShaunOHara60) December 4, 2012

Keep your chin up #NYG fans, we lost because to many penalties that killed td potential drives.

— NYGiants4Natic (@NYGiants4Natic) December 4, 2012

That game sucked. But it's on to the next one. #NYG

— Frank ™ (@OmgItsFrank_) December 4, 2012

Tough one tonight. S/o to the real fans though. I appreciate you guys. #BigBluePride

— Victor Cruz (@TeamVic) December 4, 2012

We appreciate all the support from our fans. We are still in a great position, andwe will comeback hungry next Sunday! #NYG #giants

— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) December 4, 2012

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