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Giants LB Mark Herzlich ready for possible start

New York Giants middle linebacker Mark Herzlich isn't preparing any differently for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It's just a little more exciting for the cancer survivor who was the feel-good story of last season after making the Giants' roster.Herzlich has a chance to get back in the starting lineup with Chase Blackburn nursing a hamstring injury.Blackburn, who was hurt in the Giants' 29-24 win over Dallas, did not practice Wednesday. He spent the warm-up riding a stationary bike.It's a big game for the Giants (6-2), who have used a four-game winning streak to open a 2½-game lead in the NFC East.Pittsburgh (4-3) will be bringing a two-game winning streak to its first game at MetLife Stadium."This week is a big week for our team and for me especially," said Herzlich, who started two games last season before being sidelined with an ankle injury. "If I get a chance to go out there and start, then I'll go out there and make the most of it."Herzlich had a tackle and two s...

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