Manning throws three TDs in Giants 35-14 win over Cowboys
Halfway through the season, it’s safe to say the Super Bowl
champion New York Giants are the team to beat in the NFC, and the injury ravaged
Dallas Cowboys—the preseason favorite—will need to make a run after their bye
just to make the postseason.
Eli Manning threw three touchdown passes, Brandon Jacobs rushed for 117 yards
and a score and the Giants defense took advantage of the continued absence of
the injured Tony Romo to intercept three passes in a 35-14 victory on Sunday.
“When a football team comes in here and it is kind of depleted as far as
injuries go, you don’t want to give them any sunlight,” said Giants defensive
end Justin Tuck. “You don’t want to give them any light whatsoever.”
In winning their five straight at home, the Giants (7-1) were in control from
start in opening a three-game lead over the defending NFC East champion Cowboys
(5-4) in the division.
“It was important for us to win the game and be 2-0 in our division,” Giants
middle linebacker Antonio Pierce said. “When we were 4-0, somebody asked me
about an undefeated season. I just think about being undefeated in our division.
That’s 6-0. That’s the most important record to us. This is another step toward
that.”...more
Vidcap: Bob Neumeier recaps the Giants convincing victory
Scoring Summary
DAL - NYG
1st Quarter
8:47
NYG
TD
Eli Manning passed to Kevin Boss to the right for 13
yard gain (John Carney made PAT)
0 - 7
0:41
NYG
TD
Eli Manning passed to Steve Smith to the right for 5
yard gain (John Carney made PAT)
0 - 14
2nd Quarter
8:38
DAL
TD
Mike Jenkins intercepted Eli Manning for 23 yards (Nick
Folk made PAT)
7 - 14
1:28
NYG
TD
Eli Manning passed to Amani Toomer to the right for 11
yard gain (John Carney made PAT)
7 - 21
3rd Quarter
13:16
NYG
TD
Brandon Jacobs rushed to the left for 12 yard gain (John
Carney made PAT)
7 - 28
4th Quarter
14:07
DAL
TD
Brooks Bollinger passed to Terrell Owens down the middle
for 8 yard gain (Nick Folk made PAT)
14 - 28
8:20
NYG
TD
Derrick Ward rushed to the right for 17 yard gain (John
Carney made PAT)
14 - 35
Team Statistics
DAL
NYG
First Downs
11
22
Passing
6
8
Rushing
4
11
Penalty
1
3
Third Down Efficiency
6-13
8-13
Fourth Down Efficiency
1-1
0-0
TOTAL NET YARDS
183
319
Total Plays
55
65
Average Gain Per Play
3.3
4.9
NET YARDS RUSHING
81
200
Rushes
24
34
Average Per Rush
3.4
5.9
NET YARDS PASSING
102
119
Completions-Attempts
14-27
16-27
Yards Per Pass Play
3.3
3.8
Times Sacked
4
4
Yards Lost to Sacks
32
28
Had Intercepted
3
1
PUNTS
6
4
Average Punt
38.3
40.3
PENALTIES
9
8
Penalty Yards
55
65
FUMBLES
1
3
Fumbles Lost
1
2
TIME OF POSSESSION
25:47
34:13
Pregame Previews, Storylines,
and News
New Page 1
Preview:
A pair of regular-season wins over New York turned out to mean
nothing to the Dallas Cowboys in 2007 as the Giants knocked them out of the
playoffs during their improbable run to the Super Bowl. With the way New York
has looked in defending its championship, a similar run this season wouldn't be
a surprise to anyone. As the Cowboys try to survive without Tony Romo, Eli
Manning and the Giants are thriving, and they'll put the NFC's best record on
the line Sunday at Giants Stadium in their first date with Dallas since
January's playoff win...more
Pick:
The Giants prey on immobile quarterbacks who can’t threaten them with the deep
ball. If Romo were healthy, it would change everything—his mobility keeps so
many extra plays alive, and he has the gun to consistently stretch the field.
The thing is its 200 year old Brad Johnson starting and its going to be ugly.
Because the Cowboys’ safeties will need to protect their corners, the Giants
will able to pound away with Brandon Jacobs against an overmatched front seven.
The Cowboys are proud though and should keep it just close enough to cover. Giants 27 - Cowboys 20
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