The Facts: The hit that knocked Hilliard unconscious Oct. 19 could force him to miss some games and threatens to end his season. Hilliard, 32, still is experiencing headaches from the helmet-to-helmet blow he sustained when he was sandwiched between Seattle linebackers Leroy Hill and Lofa Tatupu nearly four weeks ago.
Diehards Line:Hilliard has not missed a game since but said his condition has not improved and worried earlier this week he might need surgery. As a rookie with the Giants in 1997, Hilliard underwent spinal fusion surgery, so the latest injury is particularly worrisome. But after consulting with doctors Tuesday, Hilliard has decided to rehab the injury and is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Vikings.