Jacobs The Man as NYG Down SF
Eli Manning threw for 251 yards and Brandon Jacobs ran for a couple of touchdowns in the fourth quarter as the New York Giants defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 24 points to 6.
Despite stuttering on offense for most of the game, New York (6-2) won their third straight and remain in first place in the NFC East. It was the first visit to SF for the Giants since they infamously blew a 24 point lead in a 39-38 loss in an NFC wild card game three years ago.
New York were a little inconsistent at times in this game, committing six penalties in the first 7.5 minutes of the third quarter. San Francisco took advantage of the numerous mistakes, as Joe Nedney converted field goals of 48 and 52 yards to pull the 49ers to within 4 points with the score at 10-6.
Manning spared Giants blushes when it looked like SF were getting on top. On the last play of the third quarter, Manning launched a deep pass down the right sideline to Plaxico Burress, who made a spectacular one-handed grab for a 50-yard reception before going down at the San Francisco 49ers fifteen yard line. Jacobs reached the end zone a few plays later and the Giants grabbed the advantage.
Manning then sealed victory with another pass to Jacobs who scored easily on the next play to cement the victory.
Burress finished with 79 yards, Shockey with 77 yards and Tiki Barber gained 103 yards of total offence for the Giants. In contrast, injury ravaged San Francisco 49ers managed just 138 yards of offence and gave away twelve penalties.
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