Andre Williams ready for more carries

Giants coach Tom Coughlin's phobia of rookie running backs changed on Sunday, when Andre Williams filled in for the injured Rashad Jennings in the third quarter against the Falcons and wound up carrying the ball 20 times for 65 yards and catching two passes for 18 yards.

"I am very confident," Coughlin said yesterday when it became clear that Williams' role was about to be amplified.

He had 15 carries against Washington, 20 against the Falcons. He didn't blink when asked if he could handle more, potentially 40.

"If it's that type of game," Williams said, "I'm down for it."