January 14, 2008
Third Time is a Charm for the Giants
The Giants were battered and bruised, but they refused to break and came away with a shocking 21-17 upset of the Cowboys in Dallas Sunday.
The game changed just before halftime. With things tied at 7, Dallas went on a 20-play drive that lasted almost 11 minutes and ended in a touchdown. The Giants got the ball back with 47 seconds left in the half and Eli Manning brought them right down the field for a game-tying touchdown. It was another example of the “new” Eli, a player who finally seems willing to take what is given to him and not force things and it gave the Giants confidence heading into the second half. Chris Snee later said of the drive, "We had to get points. We didn't want to be down 14-7 and them having the ball to start the second half."
Dallas took the opening kickoff and drove the ball, but the Giants’ defense stiffened and held them to a field goal. The Giants couldn’t do much on their next possession, but the defense held again and R.W. McQuarters made the first of two big plays in the game with a 25-yard punt return that put the ball at the Dallas 37-yard line. It took New York six plays to score and when Brandon Jacobs punched it in from the 1, the Giants had a 21-17 lead.
And then it was a matter of survival. The Giants’ secondary was beat up, but the New York pass rush kept Tony Romo from having time to throw. It came down to a final stand as the seconds ticked away and when McQuarters intercepted a Romo pass the Giants had their biggest win in seven years. Antonio Pierce described the end of the game as "the longest 31 seconds of my life."
They will head into Lambeau Field next Sunday with confidence in themselves and their quarterback, who Brandon Jacobs calls "the best quarterback I've ever played with." Will that translate into a trip to the Super Bowl?
Photo of R.W. McQuarters intercepting a pass from Tony Romo by AP/Donna McWilliam
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Hit it, JenChungsBra...
The Giants' defense won the game once again. What is with the conservative play calling by the Giants in fourth quarter? They still need to get first downs to win the game. I can't believe the Giants are in the NFC Championship game.
While great for Big Blue, this season ended when the Colts lost to the Pats. The Colts were the only team with the slightest chance to beat the Pats.
I meant lost to the Chargers.
i have a craving for some popcorn!! perhaps the cowboys fans can mail some my way?
OK, ready Tim?
HOW BOUT DEM COWBOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All together now...............
HOW BOUT DEM COWBOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One more time:
HOW BOUT DEM COWBOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Remember when the Giants lost to my Redskins back in December and all you guys were crying about how all hope was lost? Did I not tell you all to stop worrying b/c they'd beat the Bills and then probably make a run in the playoffs?
Despite all the whining of New York fans, the Giants are actually a pretty damn good team. They have been all year (as much as it pains me as a Skins fan to say that). While I have no love for the G-men, I hate the Cowboys even more. Plus, when the Giants win, NY seems to be in a better mood, which I like, so congrats.
Antonio Pierce described the end of the game as "the longest 31 seconds of my life."
Mine, too. I felt like I was going to puke blood on those last two plays.
O.k, from here it looks like number 25 isn't wearing a cup or somethin'.
Sorry, I never have anything constructive to add to posts about sports obviously.
Sorry Giants... GO PACK!
LOL, JCB.
And tien, maybe they can send it caramel-corn style in the shape of a crow...
GO BLUE!!