BUFFALO BILLS (4‐1) vs. NEW YORK GIANTS (3‐2)
Week 6
October 16, 2011
1:00 PM ET
MetLife Stadium
THIS WEEK’S GAME NFC EAST STANDINGS
The Giants host the Buffalo Bills in MetLife Stadium at 1:00 PM (ET) on Oct. 16. Teams W L Pct.
The Bills lead the regular season series, 6‐4. The Giants only postseason game Washington 3 1 .750
against the Bills resulted in a victory in Super Bowl XXV. New York 3 2 .600
Dallas 2 2 .500
Philadelphia 1 4 .200
TV BROADCAST INFORMATION
This week’s game will be broadcast by CBS. Jim Nantz will call the play‐by‐play
LAST WEEK: SEAHAWKS vs. GIANTS
while Phil Simms will provide commentary.
1 2 3 4 Total
SEAHAWKS 14 0 2 20 36
GIANTS RADIO NETWORK GIANTS 7 7 0 11 25
The game will be broadcast by the flagship station of the New York Giants,
WFAN ‐ 660 AM in the Tri‐State area. Bob Papa will call the play‐by‐play while
Carl Banks will provide the commentary. Howard Cross will handle the sideline MEDIA AVAILABILITY
reports. Anita Marks and Paul Dottino will host the pre and postgame Tuesday, October 11
programming, starting at 11:30 AM. Players’ day off
Wednesday, October 12
Fans in the Northeast and can listen to the call on the following stations: 11:00 AM ‐ Tom Coughlin Press Conference
11:45 AM ‐ Bills Head Coach Chan Gailey ‐ Conference Call
Albany, NY ‐ WPYX 106.5 FM Geneva, NY ‐ WGVA 1240 AM 11:50 AM‐1:45 PM ‐ Practice (Media Access 11:50 AM‐12:20 PM)
Auburn, NY ‐ WAUB 1590 AM Hartford, CT ‐ WTIC 1080 AM 1:55 PM‐2:40 PM ‐ Player Interviews; Eli Manning Available
Binghamton, NY ‐ WAAL 99.1 FM Little Falls, NY ‐ WIXT 1230 AM TBD ‐ Bills Player ‐ Conference Call
Canandaigua, NY ‐ WCGR 1550 AM Mattydale, NY ‐ W249BC 97.7 FM Thursday, October 13
Corning, NY ‐ WENI 1450 AM Oswego, NY ‐ W261AC 100.1 FM 11:50 AM‐1:45 PM ‐ Practice (Media Access 11:50 AM‐12:20 PM)
After Practice ‐ Tom Coughlin available in TPC Field House
Corning, NY ‐ WGMM 98.7 FM Oswego, NY ‐ WSGO 1440 AM
1:55 PM‐2:40 PM ‐ Player Interviews
Dundee, NY ‐ WFLR 1570 AM Plattsburgh, NY ‐ WIRY 1340 AM 2:10 PM ‐ Offensive Coordinator Kevin Gilbride available
Easton, PA ‐ WEEX 1230 AM Rome, NY ‐ WRNY 1350 AM 2:20 PM ‐ Special Teams Coordinator Tom Quinn available
3:10 PM ‐ Defensive Coordinator Perry Fewell available
Easton, PA ‐ WTKZ 1320 AM Syracuse, NY ‐ WTLA 1200 AM
Elmira, NY ‐ WENY 1230 AM Utica, NY ‐ WTLB 1310 AM Friday, October 14
11:20 AM‐1:00 PM ‐ Practice (Media Access 11:20 AM‐11:40 AM)
After Practice ‐ Tom Coughlin available in TPC Field House
GIANTS ON THE WEB For breaking news, transcripts, press releases, 1:15 PM‐2:00 PM ‐ Player Interviews
historical information, video highlights, statistics and rosters, go to the official Saturday, October 15
website of the New York Giants, Giants.com. Giants.com is the only place to find No Scheduled Availability
exclusive content, including live broadcasts of Head Coach Tom Coughlin’s press Sunday, October 16
conferences. Bills vs. Giants, 1:00 PM
Follow @Giants on Twitter and ‘like’ the New York Giants on Facebook.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NFC East Standings ......................................................... Page 1
Giants vs. Arizona Box Score .......................................... Page 1
Upcoming Media Availablity........................................... Page 1
2011 Giants Schedule ..................................................... Page 3
Pronunciation Guide....................................................... Page 3
Offensive Beakout Performers ....................................... Page 4
Defensive Breakout Performers ..................................... Page 5
On the Horizon ............................................................... Page 6
Last Time vs. Seattle ....................................................... Page 6
Beyond the field ............................................................. Page 7
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
Giants Broadcast Productions ........................................ Page 9
Tale of the Tape.............................................................. Page 10 This season marks the 25th anniversary of the Giants first Super
Team Leaders ................................................................. Page 10 Bowl victory. The 1986 team was honored with a special ceremony
Coaching Comparison..................................................... Page 11 at halftime of the Giants Monday night game vs. St. Louis on Sept.
Giants Notables .............................................................. Pages 12
19. Fans can also re‐live and celebrate the unforgettable year
The Last Time it Happened............................................. Pages 18
Position‐by‐Position ....................................................... Pages 22 throughout the season. The Giants have produced and will host a
Previous Weeks’ Article/Notes/Summery ...................... Pages 33 series of events, activities, memorabilia and programming,
Depth Chart .................................................................... Page 64 commemorating the 1986 Super Bowl winning team. For more
Rosters ........................................................................... Page 67
information, visit Giants.com.
How the 2011 Giants were Built..................................... Page 68
2011 Giants Regular Season Statistics ........................... Page 69
NFL SCHEDULE ‐ WEEK 5
Sunday, Oct.16
Buffalo at New York Giants .....................1:00 PM (ET) ‐ CBS Cleveland at Oakland.................................4:05 PM (ET) ‐ CBS
Indianapolis at Cincinnati...........................1:00 PM (ET) ‐ CBS Houston at Baltimore ................................4:05 PM (ET) ‐ CBS
Jacksonville at Pittsburgh...........................1:00 PM (ET) ‐ CBS New Orleans at Tampa Bay........................4:15 PM (ET) ‐ FOX
Philadelphia at Washington.......................1:00 PM (ET) ‐ FOX Dallas at New England ...............................4:15 PM (ET) ‐ FOX
San Francisco at Detroit.............................1:00 PM (ET) ‐ FOX
St. Louis at Green Bay ................................1:00 PM (ET) ‐ FOX Minnesota at Chicago ................................8:20 PM (ET) ‐ FOX
Carolina at Atlanta .....................................1:00 PM (ET) ‐ FOX
Monday, Oct. 17
Miami at New York Jets .............................8:30 PM (ET) ‐ ESPN
Byes: Arizona, Denver, Kansas City, San Diego, Seattle, Tennessee
NFL STANDINGS BY DIVISION
AFC EAST AFC NORTH AFC SOUTH AFC WEST
Teams W L Pct. Teams W L Pct. Teams W L Pct.
Teams W L Pct.
Buffalo Bills 4 1 .800 Baltimore 3 1 .750 Houston 3 2 .600
San Diego 4 1 .800
New England 4 1 .800 Cincinnati 3 2 .600 Tennessee 3 2 .600 Oakland 3 2 .600
New York Jets 2 3 .400 Pittsburgh 3 2 .600 Jacksonville 1 4 .200 Kansas City 2 3 .400
Miami Dolphins 0 4 .000 Cleveland 2 2 .500 Indianapolis 0 5 .000 Denver 1 4 .200
NFC EAST NFC NORTH NFC SOUTH NFC WEST
Teams W L Pct. Teams W L Pct. Teams W L Pct.
Teams W L Pct.
Washington 3 1 .750 Detroit 5 0 1.000 New Orleans 4 1 .800 San Francisco 4 1 .800
New York 3 2 .600 Green Bay 5 0 1.000 Tampa Bay 3 2 .600 Seattle 2 3 .400
Dallas 2 2 .500 Chicago 2 3 .400 Atlanta 2 3 .400 Arizona 1 4 .200
Philadelphia 1 4 .200 Minnesota 1 4 .200 Carolina 1 4 .200
St. Louis 0 4 .000
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AT METLIFE STADIUM The Giants are 6‐4 at MetLife stadium, including NEW YORK GIANTS 2011 SCHEDULE
1‐1 this season. PRESEASON (2‐2)
Date Opponent Result
BILLS/GIANTS CONNECTIONS Bills tight end Scott Chandler spent the
8/13 at Carolina
L, 20‐10
2009 season with the Giants. Giants defensive coordinator Perry Fewell was 8/22 CHICAGO W, 41‐13
on the Bills coaching staff from 2006‐09 and was interim head coach in 8/29 NEW YORK JETS L, 17‐3
9/1 at New England W, 18‐17
2009 for seven games (3‐4 record). Giants offensive coordinator Kevin
Gilbride was on the Bills coaching staff in 2002 and 2003. REGULAR SEASON (3‐2)
GIANTS VS. AFC EAST The Giants have a 20‐17 overall record against Date Opponent Result
the AFC East, including a 5‐6 record (1‐0 post season) against the Bills. 9/11 at Washington* L, 28‐14
YOUNG GUNS This season, the Giants have relied heavily on second‐ 9/19 ST. LOUIS W, 28‐16
9/25 at Philadelphia* W, 29‐16
year defensive end Jason Pierre‐Paul and he has delivered. A product of
South Florida, Pierre‐Paul has 7.0 sacks and 25 tackles in the first five 10/2 at Arizona W, 31‐27
10/9 SEATTLE L, 36‐25
games. Pierre‐Paul recorded 2.5 sacks against the Seattle Seahawks last
10/16 BUFFALO 1:00 PM
week. Wide receiver Victor Cruz has stepped in and stepped up. Cruz has 19 Bye Week
receptions for 225 yards and three touchdowns of 74, 68 and 28 yards this 10/30 MIAMI 1:00 PM
season. He had career‐highs with 8 receptions and 161 yards, including a 11/6 at New England 4:15 PM
68‐yard touchdown reception, against the Seahawks. 11/13 at San Francisco 4:15 PM
OSI EQUALS INSTANT IMPACT Defensive end Osi Umenyiora has been 11/20 PHILADELPHIA* 8:20 PM
11/28 at New Orleans 8:30 PM
a man on a mission after missing the first three games due to a knee injury.
12/4 GREEN BAY 4:15 PM
Umenyiora has 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in just two games this 12/11 at Dallas* 8:20 PM
season. 12/18 WASHINGTON* 1:00 PM
AND THE DEFENSE KEEPS TURNING The Big Blue defense has forced at 12/24 at New York Jets 1:00 PM
least one turnover in 18 straight regular season games. The Giants defense 1/1 DALLAS* 1:00 PM
finished 2010 with 46 sacks, and with 18 sacks in the first five games, is on * denotes NFC East contest
pace finish the 2011 season with 57. Jason Pierre‐Paul leads the team with
7.0 sacks. Osi Umenyiora is second on the team with 3.5, while Dave
Tollefson has contributed 3.0 sacks.
ROOKIES ON THE RISE The New York Giants welcomed 10 rookies to Week 5 Giants Game Ball
the 53‐man roster for the 2011 season. The group includes seven draft Jason Pierre‐Paul
choices (defensive back Prince Amukamara, wide receiver Jerrel Jernigan,
tackle James Brewer, linebackers Greg Jones and Jacquian Williams, safety
Tyler Sash, and running back Da’Rel Scott) and three free agents
(linebackers Mark Herzlich and Spencer Paysinger, and fullback Henry
Hynoski).
KICKING INTO THE RECORD BOOKS Lawrence Tynes has made 130
consecutive extra points since missing one vs. San Francisco on Oct. 21,
2007. The team record of 133 in a row was set by Pete Gogolak from 1967‐
72.
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
The Week 5 game ball goes to defensive end
Prince Amukamara Ah‐Moo‐Kah‐Mara Adam Koets Coats
Jason Pierre‐Paul, who had 2.5 sacks, six tackles
David Baas BOSS Mario Manningham MAHH‐rio
and four QB hits in last week’s loss to the Seattle
Will Beatty Be‐dee Clint Sintim Sin‐tum
Seahawks.
David Diehl DEAL Jacquian Williams Ja‐Kwon
Zak DeOssie Dee‐Aussie Linval Joseph Lin‐Vall
Mark Herzlich Herz‐Lick
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OFFENSIVE BREAKOUT PREFORMERS
Eli Manning, Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz have led the way for the Giants offense this season. Below are some of
their breakout games.
Eli Manning
Eli Manning completed 27 of 40 attempts for 321 yards and two
touchdowns in a come‐from‐behind victory over the Arizona
Cardinals. He was named the NFC’s Offensive Player of the Week
after tying a career‐high with four touchdown passes against the
Eagles in Week 3. In Week 5, Manning passed for a career‐high 420
yards.
Date Result Opp Att Cmp Yds TD INT Rate 25+
09/25/11 W PHI 23 16 254 4 0 145.7 4
10/2/11 W ARI 40 27 321 2 0 108.4 3
10/09/11 L SEA 39 24 420 3 3 91.8
Hakeem Nicks Victor Cruz
Hakeem Nicks leads the team in receptions (28) and receiving yards Victor Cruz has stepped in and stepped up the past three games. Cruz
(412). Nicks is tied for the team lead with three receiving has 19 receptions for 225 yards and three touchdowns of 74, 68 and
touchdowns. He had the game‐winning 29‐yard touchdown reception 28 yards, this season. He had career‐highs with 8 receptions for 161
in the fourth quarter against the Cardinals. yards, including a 68‐yard touchdown reception, against the Seahawks.
Date Result Opp Tgt Rec Yds Avg Long TD 25+ Date Result Opp Tgt Rec Yds Avg Long TD 25+
09/11/11 L WAS 11 7 122 17.4 68 0 1 09/25/11 W PHI 5 3 110 36.7 74t 2 2
10/02/11 W ARI 14 10 162 16.2 29t 1 2 10/02/11 W ARI 9 6 98 16.3 26 0 1
10/09/11 L SEA 11 8 161 20.1 68t 1 2
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DEFENSIVE BREAKOUT PERFORMERS
Michael Boley, Jason Pierre‐Paul, Osi Umenyiora and Jacquian Williams have attacked the
opposition this season. Below are their best performances of the 2011 season.
Michael Boley
This season Michael Boley has emerged as a leader on the defense, recording 30
tackles, including five for a loss, and three fumble recoveries, one of which he
returned 65 yards for a touchdown against the Rams (Sept. 19).
Date Result Opp Tot Tack Asst Sack Yds Stuff Lost FF FR PD
9/11/11 L Was 4 3 1 0 0 0.5 0.5 0 1 0
9/19/11 W StL 6 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
9/25/11 W Phi 6 4 2 0 0 1.5 3.5 0 0 1
10/2/11 W Ari 7 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/9/11 L Sea 7 5 2 0 0 0.5 1 0 1 0
Jason Pierre‐Paul
Starting for an injured Osi Umenyiora at right defensive end in the first three
games and then for an injured Justin Tuck at left defensive end in Weeks 4 and 5,
Pierre‐Paul has stepped in for the two Pro Bowlers and recorded 7.0 sacks, 28
tackles and one forced fumble in the first five games of the season.
Date Result Opp Tot Tack Asst Sack Yds Stuff Lost FF FR PD
9/11/11 L Was 6 5 1 2 26 1.5 1.5 1 0 0
9/25/11 W Phi 9 7 2 2 12 0 0 0 0 0
10/9/11 L Sea 6 5 1 2.5 9 0 0 0 0 1
Osi Umenyiora
After missing the first three games due to a knee injury, Osi Umenyiora has
recorded 3.5 sacks, six tackles and two forced fumbles.
Date Result Opp Tot Tack Asst Sack Yds Stuff Lost FF FR PD
10/2/11 W Ari 2 2 0 2 15 0 0 1 0 0
10/9/11 L Sea 4 3 1 1.5 10 1 2 1 0 0
Jacquian Williams
In his rookie season, Jaquian Williams led the team in tackles in games against the
Eagles and Seahawks. He has recorded 22 tackles, four assists, one sack, one
tackle for a loss, one fumble recovery and one pass defensed. On special teams,
Williams has recorded five tackles and two assists.
Date Result Opp Tot Tack Asst Sack Yds Stuff Lost FF FR PD
9/25/11 W Phi 9 9 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0
10/9/11 L Sea 8 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
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ON THE HORIZON Next week, the Giants have a bye to Mitchell, who ran 20‐yards for the end zone.
and will prepare to face the Miami Dolphins in MetLIfe The Giants were still clinging to their three‐point
Stadium on Oct. 30 at 1:00 PM. lead when they took possession at their own 12 with
6:27 remaining. Bradshaw took a handoff from
THE LAST TIME AGAINST BUFFALO On Dec. 23,
2007, the Giants spotted the Buffalo Bills a two‐ Manning and ran to his right before cutting back to
his left and he didn’t stop until he was in the end
touchdown lead, committed four turnovers, watched
zone, 88 yards away.
their quarterback fumble five times (losing two) and
failed to score a point after getting a first‐and‐goal
Bradshaw’s 88‐yard run was the third‐longest in
the 83‐year history of the franchise.
from the one. In the second half they completed one
Two plays after Bradshaw’s big run, Webster
– that’s correct, one – forward pass. Despite all that,
intercepted an Edwards pass for Josh Reed and
the Giants played valiantly in horrible weather
returned it 34 yards for the final touchdown.
conditions. Battling first heavy rains, then sleet, then
Jacobs scored on runs of six and 43 yards and
snow, plus high winds throughout – not to mention
Tynes kicked a 42‐yard field goal for the Giants’
the Bills – the Giants prevailed, 38‐21, in Ralph
other scores.
Wilson Stadium to clinch a postseason berth.
Buffalo, 7‐8, scored on Edwards touchdown
The Giants won with two big quarters. They
passes to Michael Gaines (three yards) and Evans
outscored Buffalo in the second, 17‐0, behind two
(four yards) and Marshawn Lynch’s three‐yard run.
Brandon Jacobs touchdown runs and a Lawrence
The Giants got the ball at the beginning of the
Tynes field goal. After the Bills regained the lead in
second half, but gave it up on the first play, when
the third, the Giants put the game away by scoring
Manning’s pass to the left side for Plaxico Burress
three eye‐opening touchdowns in a 21‐0 fourth
was intercepted by Keith Ellison, who returned the
quarter surge. Two of the scores came on
ball four yards to the Giants’ 31.
interception returns by Kawika Mitchell and Corey
Lynch covered the territory in two plays. The first
Webster, sandwiched around an 88‐yard run by
went for 28 yards, the second for three and the
rookie running back Ahmad Bradshaw.
touchdown and a 21‐17 Bills lead just 1:06 into the
The Giants won thanks to a punishing ground
half.
attack and an opportunistic defense. Eli Manning
Later in the quarter, the Giants stayed almost
threw the ball only 15 times, completing seven and
entirely on the ground as they moved from their own
throwing two interceptions, but Bradshaw had 17
35 to the Buffalo one‐yard line, where they had a
carries for 151 yards and Jacobs added 145 yards and
first‐and‐goal. But they couldn’t convert the yards
two scores, despite leaving with a sore ankle, on 24
into points. Jacobs had limped off after hurting his
carries. It was the first time in Giants history they
ankle earlier in the series and after Reuben Droughns
had two 100‐yard rushers in the same game.
runs of no gain and a loss of one, Bradshaw gained a
The fourth quarter, which began with the Giants
yard back to the one. After a Buffalo timeout,
trailing, 21‐17, featured not only big plays but bold
Droughns took a handoff to the right and was
predictions. Early in the quarter, Buffalo faced a
promptly upended by defensive tackle John McCargo
second‐and‐11 on its own 11. Trent Edwards – who
for a four‐yard loss.
completed only two of his final 18 passes – threw a
The Giants mounted another drive late in the
pass that went off the hands of Lee Evans and right
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third. But on the first play of the fourth quarter, 19 yards to Toomer and six yards to Jacobs moved
Manning fumbled the snap on third‐and‐one at the the Giants to the 24. Tynes then kicked the field goal
Bills’ 11 and the ball was recovered by the Bills’ Larry that gave the Giants a three‐point lead.
Tripplett. The Giants had one more scoring chance before
But the Giants scored a defensive touchdown on halftime, but Manning was sacked for an eight‐yard
the Bill’s second play, when Edwards’ pass bounced loss by Aaron Schobel and fumbled away the ball
off Evans’ hands to Mitchell, who scored his second with two seconds remaining.
touchdown of the season. Edwards threw touchdown passes on each of the
After falling behind 14‐0 in the first quarter, the Bills’ first two‐possessions to put the Giants in a 14‐0
Giants scored 17 unanswered points in the second to hole after one quarter.
take a 17‐14 lead into halftime. Evans’ four‐yard touchdown catch gave Buffalo a
Jacobs scored the first points with his six‐yard two‐touchdown lead with 5:32 remaining in the
run out of a shotgun formation with 11:38 remaining quarter.
– when the rain was at its most torrential. The Giants The score capped a six‐play, 66‐yard drive that
had to travel only 23 yards after Chase Blackburn included a spectacular diving catch by Rascoe Parrish
recovered the ball following a sequence of events for a 42‐yard gain on the play immediately preceding
that began with Ryan Neills’ poor snap to punter the touchdown. On third‐and‐five, Parrish got behind
Brian Moorman – who tried to kick the ball but had it Webster and fully extended his body to bring in
forced from his hands by Bradshaw. Edwards’ long pass at the four‐yard line. The drive
On third‐and‐six from the 19 and the rain and also included a 12‐yard catch‐and‐run by Lynch.
wind creating monsoon‐like conditions, Manning Buffalo needed seven plays to cover the 60
threw a 13‐yard pass to the right sideline for Amani yards, with the score coming on Edwards’ three‐yard
Toomer, who accounted for five of the quarterback’s pass to Gaines, who slipped through the defense and
six completions in the half, for 99 yards. Two plays was by himself when he caught the ball on the left
later, Jacobs stepped through the defense for the side of the end zone.
touchdown.
After the Bills went three‐and‐out on their next
series, the Giants took possession at their own 43‐
yard line. They lost a yard on three plays, forcing Jeff
Feagles to punt, but Buffalo safety Dante Whitner
slammed into Feagles, drawing a 15‐yard penalty for
roughing the kicker. That advanced the ball to
Buffalo’s 43‐yard line. On the next play, Jacobs took
a handoff, cut off the right tackle and scampered to
the end zone.
Mitchell’s 11‐yard sack of Edwards on the next
series helped force the Bills to punt out of their end
zone. But Moorman booted a 52‐yarder and the
Giants took over on their own 44. Manning passes of
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BEYOND THE FIELD
Giants Show Support During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Giants kicked off their 12th annual “Tackling Breast Cancer” fundraising campaign last
Sunday in support of October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the
month, the Giants will host a series of initiatives aimed at bringing awareness to the
importance of annual mammography screenings. The team will also be honoring those who
were affected by breast cancer with special pre and in‐game presentations as well as online at Giants.com and its
social networking subsites. Games played in October will feature game‐worn pink merchandise and footballs that will
be autographed and auctioned. Proceeds will benefit local and team charities. In addition, the team has partnered
with Vineyard Vines on the in‐stadium promotion “The Giants Pink Seat presented by Vineyard Vines”. Guests invited
to sit in the pink seat will be presented with a commemorative pink gift bag. The seat will also be autographed and
auctioned with proceeds going to charities. For more information, visit Giants.com.
Manning to Attend Coughlin’s Jay Fund Gala
Giants QB Eli Manning is among the confirmed attendees for the 7th annual “Champions for Children” Gala
fundraiser benefitting Head Coach Tom Coughlin’s Jay Fund Foundation. The event is set for Friday, October 28, at
Cipriani in midtown Manhattan. The “Champions for Children” Gala is open to the public. For information about
tickets, corporate tables and sponsorships, call (212) 627‐1000 or e‐mail jayfund@resevt.com. Details can be found
at tcjayfund.org.
2014 New York/New Jersey Super Bowl Host Committee Logo, Advertising Campaign Unveiled
On September 27, the 2014 NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee logo and ad campaign was
unveiled. The George Washington Bridge receives prominent placement in both the official logo
and print advertisement. The iconic structure stands in the center of the circular emblem, with
“NY” and “NJ” imprinted by its base and the waters of the Hudson River visible below. The tag
line of the print advertisement reads, “A Super Bowl so Historic, it Takes Two States to Host It”. The print ad was
launched on September 28 in the New York Times. The TV ads will run locally before and after Giants and Jets games,
as well as in MetLife Stadium throughout the season
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GIANTS BROADCAST PRODUCTIONS
The following is the 2011 Giants’ broadcast productions schedule:
“Giants Chronicles” ‐ MSG ‐ 9:30 AM Sunday. Features interviews, classic footage, and the best stories with the greatest Giants
legends. Hosted by Bob Papa, this season the series will focus on episodes featuring Giants greats like Mark Bavaro, Lawrence
Taylor and other legends from the 1986 Super Bowl Championship team who are celebrating the 25th anniversary of that
magical season.
“Giants Opening Drive Live” ‐ MSG ‐ 10:00 PM Sunday. A breakdown of the Giants and their opponent, live shots from
tailgaters and player arrivals, as well as a look around the league. For home games throughout the season, the hour‐long
program will be telecast live from MetLife Stadium with hosts Bob Papa, Carl Banks and Harry Carson and reporters Paul Dottino
and Anita Marks. When the Giants are on the road, the show will feature Harry Carson, former Giants punter Jeff Feagles and
the MSG Networks’ Mike Crispino.
“Giants Postgame Live” ‐ My9 ‐ Immediately following every game.
GIANTS BROADCAST PRODUCTIONS SCHEDULE Features live post‐game press conferences by Head Coach Tom
Coughlin and the players, as well as exclusive interviews, game break
down, analysis, and highlights. Live fan Twitter comments and updates
SUNDAY are also posted throughout the show. Hosted by Russ Salzberg, with
9:00 AM (MSG) ‐ “Giants Online” (re‐air) analysts and Giants legends Amani Toomer, Howard Cross and Jeff
9:30 AM (MSG) ‐ “Giants Chronicles” (premiere) Feagles.
10:00 AM (MSG) ‐ “Giants Opening Drive Live”
(Live) “Giants Rewind” ‐ MSG+ ‐ 7:00 PM Wednesday. Condenses, breaks
11:30 AM (FOX5) ‐ “Giants Kickoff” down and examines the Giants last game using exclusive highlights,
post‐game interviews, and candid sideline sound and video.
Immediately following every game. (My9) ‐
“Giants Postgame Live” (live) “Press Conference Wrap‐Up” ‐ MSG+ ‐ 11:00 PM Wednesday. On
Wednesdays, the MSG Network will broadcast Coughlin’s press
WEDNESDAY conference live at 11:00 a.m. The press conference will then be
11:00 AM (MSG) ‐ “Coach’s Press Conference” expanded into a 30‐minute program at 11:00 p.m. hosted by Anita
(live) Marks and Paul Dottino
11:30 AM (MSG) ‐ “Giants Chronicles” (re‐air)
“Big Blue Hits” ‐ FIOS ‐ 4:00 PM Thursday. A live call‐in show hosted
7:00 PM (MSG+) ‐ “Giants Rewind” (premiere)
by Anita Marks and John Schmeelk.. Each week the show invites a
10:30 PM (MSG+) ‐ “Giants Rewind” (re‐air) Giants player to discuss the state of the team from their unique
11:00 PM (MSG+) ‐ “Giants Press Conference perspectives. Fans also get a chance to ask that week’s featured player
Wrap Up Show” (premiere) questions about the team and upcoming games. The show will also be
streamed live on the web at Giants.com.
THURSDAY
“Giants Online” ‐ MSG ‐ 9:00 AM Saturday. A new 30‐minute
4:00 PM (FIOS) ‐ “Big Blue Hits” (Giants.com)
reporters roundtable discussion featuring various columnists and beat
5:30 PM (MSG+) ‐ “Giants Rewind” (re‐air) reporters from the metropolitan area hosted by Bob Papa and Giants
Senior Vice President of Communications Pat Hanlon. Heated
FRIDAY discussions, second guessing, and fan questions submitted to @Giants
5:00 PM (MSG) ‐ “Giants Rewind” (re‐air) on Twitter, as the hosts and guests debate the state of the Giants, the
NFC East, and any other related topics in the NFL.
SATURDAY
“Giants Access Blue” ‐ My9 ‐ 11:00 PM Saturday. A back stage, all
9:00 AM (MSG) ‐ “Giants Online” (premiere)
access pass into Big Blue that features in‐depth, up‐close and off‐beat
10:30 AM/ 3:30 PM/ 4:00 PM ‐ “Giants Rewind” interviews with Giants players, coaches and legends off the field and
(re‐air) away from the locker room. The program gives Giants fans insight into
11:00 PM (My9) ‐ “Giants Access Blue” their favorite Giant player’s interests in pop culture, music, and
(premiere) entertainment.
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BILLS ‐ 2011 TALE OF THE TAPE GIANTS ‐ 2011 TALE OF THE TAPE
Bills Opponents Giants Opponents
164 Points Scored 120 127 Points Scored 123
114 Total First Downs 118 96 Total First Downs 104
25/64 Third Down Conversions 21/55 18/62 Third Down Conversions 24/74
1897 Offensive Yards 2109 1796 Offensive Yards 1867
691 Rushing Yards 692 419 Rushing Yards 611
1206 Passing Yards 1417 1377 Passing Yards 1256
8/9 Field Goals 5/6 2/3 Field Goals 10/11
20 Touchdowns 15 17 Touchdowns 13
7 Rushing TDs 5 5 Rushing TDs 6
10 Passing TDs 10 11 Passing TDs 5
3 TDs on Returns 0 1 TDs on Returns 2
8.9 Punt Return Avg. 10.7 8.6 Punt Return Avg. 11.3
19.6 KO Return Avg. 19.3 23.6 KO Return Avg. 23.4
5 Sacks 4 18 Sacks 14
BILLS 2011 TEAM LEADERS GIANTS 2011 TEAM LEADERS
Scoring: Rian Lindell 44 Scoring: Lawrence Tynes 21
Pass Attempts: Ryan Fitzpatrick 172 Pass Attempts: Eli Manning 164
Pass Completions: Ryan Fitzpatrick 113 Pass Completions: Eli Manning 104
Completion Pct: Ryan Fitzpatrick 65.7% Completion Pct: Eli Manning 63.4%
Passing Yards: Ryan Fitzpatrick 1233 Passing Yards: Eli Manning 1486
Passing TDs: Ryan Fitzpatrick 10 Passing TDs: Eli Manning 11
Rushing Yards: Fred Jackson 480 Rushing Yards: Ahmad Bradshaw 286
Rushing TDs: Fred Jackson 5 Rushing TDs: Ahmad Bradshaw 2
Yards‐per‐Rush: C.J. Spiller 7.1 Brandon Jacobs 2
Receptions: Stevie Johnson 28 Yards‐per‐Rush: Ahmad Bradshaw 4.0
Receiving Yards: Stevie Johnson 343 Receptions: Hakeem Nicks 28
Receiving TDs: Scott Chandler 5 Receiving Yards: Hakeem Nicks 412
Yards‐per‐Reception: Stevie Johnson 12.3 Receiving TDs: Victor Cruz 3
Total Yards: Fred Jackson 612 Hakeem Nicks 3
Tackles: George Wilson 45 Yards‐per‐Reception: Victor Cruz 20.3
Sacks: Shawne Merriman 2.0 Total Yards: Ahmad Bradshaw 432
Interceptions: George Wilson 3 Tackles: Antel Rolle 37
Punt Returns: Roscoe Parrish 5 Sacks: Jason Pierre‐Paul 7.0
Punt Return Average: Roscoe Parrish 9.2 Interceptions: Aaron Ross 3
KO Returns: Brad Smith 4 Punt Returns: Aaron Ross 7
Punt Return Average: Domenik Hixon 10.3
KO Returns: Devin Thomas 11
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Tom Coughlin
Chan Gailey
NFL Record: 144‐116 (Overall)
NFL Record: 26‐29 (Overall)
NFL Head Coach: 16th year NFL Head Coach: 4th year
College: Syracuse College: Florida
Long regarded as one of the NFL’s premier head
coaches, Tom Coughlin is one of the most successful in the Gailey was named Buffalo’s fifteenth head coach on Jan.
86‐year history of the New York Football Giants. He 19, 2010. Gailey has over three decades of coaching
reached the pinnacle of his profession during the 2007 experience, including head coaching experience in college,
season when he led the Giants to victory in Super Bowl World League and the NFL. Gailey served as head coach of
XLII. The Giants, big underdogs entering the game, scored the Dallas Cowboys from 1998‐99, leading the Cowboys to
two fourth quarter touchdowns to defeat the previously playoff berths in each season.
undefeated New England Patriots 17‐14. With the Cowboys, in 1998, Gailey became the first
Last year, the Giants were 10‐6, following marks of 8‐8, coach in NFC Eastern Division history to lead his team to a
12‐4, 10‐6, 8‐8, and 11‐5 the previous five seasons. Their perfect 8‐0 record in division play and a 10‐6 overall record.
six‐year streak without a losing record is the Giants’ longest In 1999, Gailey followed that with an 8‐8 campaign and his
since they had 10 in a row from 1954‐63. second consecutive playoff appearance. Also has four stints
In 2008, Coughlin led the Giants to the NFC East as offensive coordinator in the NFL with Denver (1989‐1990),
championship and their 12 victories were the Giants Pittsburgh (1996‐97), Miami (2000‐01) and Kansas City
highest total since the 2000 NFC champions won 12 games. (2008). He spent 10 of his 16 NFL seasons as either a head
The division title was the Giants’ seventh since the 1970 coach or offensive coordinator. During those 10 seasons, his
merger. It was the eighth time in franchise history and the teams have made the playoffs seven times and boasted a
sixth time since the 1970 merger that the Giants finished a 1,000‐yard rusher on seven different occasions.
season with at least 12 victories. The Giants advanced to In total, he has made playoff appearances in 11 of his 16
postseason play for the fourth consecutive season, the first seasons in NFL coaching. Résumé also boasts four Super Bowl
time they accomplished that feat in their history. berths, including one with Pittsburgh (XXX) and three with
Coughlin also led the Jacksonville Jaguars to four Denver (XXI, XXII and XXIV). Posted 44‐33 record as the head
consecutive postseason berths (1996‐99) and is one of only coach at Georgia Tech (2002‐ 07), becoming the first coach in
three coaches in NFL history to accomplish that feat with school history to lead the Yellow Jackets to bowl appearance
two different teams. in his first six seasons. Began his NFL career as an assistant
Under Coughlin, the Giants routinely establish with Denver (1985‐1990).
franchise statistical milestones. In 2009, the Giants scored
402 points after scoring 425 in 2008. It was the first time in
franchise history that the Giants scored at least 400 points
in consecutive seasons.
Tom Coughlin Chan Gailey
144‐116 Overall Record 26‐29
0‐0 Career Head‐to‐Head RS 0‐0
1‐0 Career Head‐to‐Head PS 0‐0
3‐2 Regular Season Coughlin vs. BUF‐Gailey vs. NYG 3‐1 Regular Season
1‐0 Post Season 0‐0 Post Season
8 Years as Team’s Head Coach 2
16 Years as NFL Head Coach 4
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COUGHLIN CONTINUES HIS WINNING WAYS
TOP 25 COACHES: TOP 25 COACHES:
REGULAR SEASON VICTORIES TOTAL CAREER VICTORIES
REG SEASON POSTSEASON TOTAL
1. Don Shula 328 1. Don Shula 328 19 347
2. George Halas 318 2. George Halas 318 6 324
3. Tom Landry 250 3. Tom Landry 250 20 270
4. Curly Lambeau 226 4. Curly Lambeau 226 3 229
5. Marty Schottenheimer 200 5. Chuck Noll 193 16 209
6. Chuck Noll 193 6. Marty Schottenheimer 200 5 205.
7. Dan Reeves 190 7. Dan Reeves 190 11 201
8. Chuck Knox 186 8. Chuck Knox 186 7 193
9. Bill Parcells 172 9. Bill Parcells 172 11 183
t10. Paul Brown 166 10. Bill Belichick* 166 15 181
t10. Bill Belichick* 166 11. Mike Holmgren 161 13 174
12. Mike Holmgren 161 12. Joe Gibbs 154 17 171
13. Bud Grant 158 13. Paul Brown 166 4 170
14. Joe Gibbs 154 14. Bud Grant 158 10 168
15. Mike Shanahan* 155 15. Bill Cowher 149 12 161
16. Steve Owen 151 16. Mike Shanahan* 155 8 163
17. Bill Cowher 149 17. Marv Levy 143 11 154
18. Marv Levy 143 18. Steve Owen 151 2 153
19. Jeff Fisher 142 19. Tony Dungy 139 9 148
20. Tony Dungy 139 20. Jeff Fisher 142 5 147
21. Tom Coughlin* 136 21. Tom Coughlin* 136 8 144
21. Hank Stram 131 22. Hank Stram 131 5 136
22. Weeb Ewbank 130 23. Weeb Ewbank 130 4 134
24. Jim Mora 125 24. Andy Reid* 119 10 129
25. Sid Gillman 122 25. Mike Ditka 121 6 127
*Active *Active
GIANTS HEAD COACH RECORDS: GIANTS HEAD COACH RECORDS:
REGULAR SEASON POST SEASON
Coach Seasons Years W L T Pct Coach G Seasons W L T Pct
Steve Owen 1930‐53 23 153 100 17 .598 Bill Parcells 11 1983‐90 8 3 0 .727
Bill Parcells 1983‐90 8 77 49 1 .610 Tom Coughlin 7 2004‐11 4 3 0 .571
Tom Coughlin 2004‐11 8 68 49 0 .581 Steve Owen 10 1930‐53 2 8 0 .200
Jim Fassel 1997‐03 7 58 53 1 .522 Jim Lee Howell 4 1954‐60 2 2 0 .500
Allie Sherman 1961‐68 8 57 51 4 .527 Jim Fassell 5 1997‐03 2 3 0 .400
Jim Lee Howell 1954‐60 7 53 27 4 .655 Ray Perkins 2 1979‐82 1 1 0 .500
Dan Reeves 1993‐96 4 31 33 0 .484 Dan Reeves 2 1993‐96 1 1 0 .500
Alex Webster 1969‐73 5 29 40 1 .421 Allie Sherman 3 1961‐68 0 3 0 .000
LeRoy Andrews* 1929‐30 2 24 5 1 .817
Ray Perkins 1979‐82 4 23 34 0 .404
Earl Potteiger 1927‐28 2 15 8 3 .635
Ray Handley 1991‐92 2 14 18 0 .438
John McVay 1976‐78 3 14 23 0 .378
Robert Folwell 1925 1 8 4 0 .667
Joseph Alexander 1926 1 8 4 1 .667
Bill Arnsparger# 1974‐76 3 7 28 0 .200
Benny Friedman 1930 1 2 0 0 .333
*Andrews was replaced by Friedman and Owen after 15 games in 1930.
#Arnsparger was replaced by McVay after first seven games in 1976.
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MANNING THE STREAK
With three more starts, Eli Manning will tie Tom Brady for the fourth‐longest consecutive starting streak by a
quarterback in NFL history.
LONGEST CONSECUTIVE STARTING STREAKS BY NFL QUARTERBACKS
Player Team(s) Years Consecutive RS Starts Starting NFC East Quarterbacks since Eli took over
1. Brett Favre Packers, Jets, Vikings 1992‐2010 297
on Nov. 21, 2004 (20):
2. Peyton Manning Colts 1998‐2010 208
3. Ron Jaworski Eagles 1977‐1984 116
Dallas (7): Vinny Testaverde, Drew Henson, Drew Bledsoe, Tony
4. Tom Brady Patriots 2001‐2008 111
Romo, Brad Johnson, Jon Kitna, Stephen McGee
5. Eli Manning Giants 2004‐Present 108
Philadelphia (7): Donovan McNabb, Jeff Garcia, Mike McMahon,
CURRENT CONSECUTIVE GAMES STARTED STREAK BY NFL QB'S
A.J. Feeley, Koy Detmer, Kevin Kolb, Michael Vick.
Player Regular Season Postseason Total Washington (6): Patrick Ramsey, Mark Brunell, Jason Campbell,
Eli Manning 108 7 115 Todd Collins, Donovan McNabb, Rex Grossman
Philip Rivers 85 7 92
Joe Flacco 53 6 59
Matt Schaub 41 0 41
Tom Brady 37 2 39
Manning as NFL Starter: Record when Manning… Manning’s Career Highs:
Regular Season: 63‐45 Throws 0 TDs: 6‐12 Attempts: 53 at Seattle (11/27/05); 53 vs. Washington (12/16/07)
Postseason: 4‐3 Throws 1 TD: 24‐17 Completions: 34 vs. Tennessee (9/26/10)
Throws 2 TDs: 17‐10 Percentage: 79% (.787) (26 of 33) at Arizona (11/23/08)
Throws 3 TDs: 13‐3 Passing Yards: 420 vs. Seattle (10/9/11)
By Month:
Throws 4 TDs: 3‐3 Passing TDs: 4 vs. St. Louis (10/2/05)
Sept: 14‐8
Throws at least 1 TD: 57‐33 4 at Dallas (9/7/07)
Oct: 21‐5
Was not sacked: 16‐7 4 vs. New England (12/29/07)
Nov: 12‐14
Was sacked: 47‐38 4 at Dallas (10/25/10)
Dec: 14‐17
Rushed for a TD: 3‐1 4 vs. Philadelphia (12/19/10)
Jan: 2‐1
Margin 7 pts or more: 43‐32 4 vs. Philadelphia (9/25/11)
Postseason: Margin 7 pts or less: 20‐13 Interceptions: 4 vs. Minnesota (11/13/05)
Jan: 3‐3 Margin 3 pts or less: 7‐10 4 vs. Minnesota (11/25/07)
Feb: 1‐0 Was not intercepted: 28‐8 4 at Green Bay (12/26/10)
Was intercepted: 35‐37 Longest Pass: 92 yards (TD) at Washington (1/2/11) to
Played on Grass: 21‐11 Manningham
Played on Turf: 43‐34 Sacked: 8 at Dallas (12/14/08)
Played in Domes: 8‐3 8 at Philadelphia (9/17/06)
Played on Monday Night: 7‐2 Rating: 158.3 vs. Oakland on 10/11/09 (played 5 series, removed
nd
Played on Sunday Night 6‐9 in 2 quarter)
Played on Saturday: 4‐2 145.7 at Philadelphia on 9/25/11
Played on Thursday: 1‐1 Rushes: 5 at Miami (10/28/07)
Played in Prime Time: 13‐11 5 at Carolina (12/10/06)
Played on Sunday Afternoon: 47‐31 5 yards at Detroit (11/18/07)
Played in OT: 2‐2 Rushing Yards: 34 at Philadelphia (11/1/09)
Longest Rush: 18 yards at Miami (10/28/07)
Rushing Touchdowns: 1 at Philadelphia 12/11/05 (1 yard)
1 at Miami 10/28/07 (10 yards)
1 vs. Washington 9/4/08 (1 yard)
1 at Washington 9/11/11 (2 yards)
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Manning’s 16 Game‐Winning Drives
Victories in which Manning rallied the Giants from a fourth‐quarter deficit or tie to win.
Date Opponent Score: Score: Time: Time: Winning Score Winning Drive Totals:
Drive(s) Start Final Drive Start Drive End Plays Yards Time
1/2/05 vs. Dallas 21‐24 28‐24 1:49 0:11 Barber 3‐yd TD run 6 66 1:38
10/23/05 vs. Denver 10‐23 24‐23 3:29 0:05 2‐yd TD pass to Toomer 15 83 3:24
12/11/05 at Philadelphia 23‐23 26‐23 (OT) 5:38 3:55 Feely 26‐yd FG 4 9 1:43
9/17/06 vs. Philadelphia 7‐24 20‐24(OT) 9:55 3:11 31‐yd TD pass to Burress 13 85 6:44
11/5/06 vs. Houston 7‐10 14‐10 12:41 7:49 3‐yd TD pass to Shockey 11 67 4:52
9/23/07 vs. Washington 10‐17 24‐17 7:33 5:32 33‐yd TD pass to Burress 4 44 2:01
10/7/07 vs. Jets 21‐24 35‐24 12:23 7:52 53‐yd TD pass to Burress 8 98 7:08
12/2/07 at Chicago 7‐16 21‐16 4:55 1:33 Droughns 2‐yd TD run 9 77 3:22
9/21/08 Cincinnati 16‐20 26‐23(OT) 10:28 8:39 Carney 22‐yd FG 8 62 1:49
10/26/08 at Pittsburgh 9‐14 21‐14 6:48 3:07 2‐yd TD pass to Boss 7 53 3:41
12/21/08 vs. Carolina 20‐28 34‐28(OT) 12:20 9:57 Jacobs 2‐yd TD run 6 87 2:23
9/20/09 at Dallas 30‐31 33‐31 3:40 0:00 Tynes 37‐yd FG 11 56 3:40
11/22/09 vs. Atlanta 31‐31 34‐31(OT) 15:00 11:06 Tynes 36‐yd FG 8 49 3:54
11/28/10 vs. Jacksonville 17‐20 24‐20 5:55 3:15 32‐yd TD pass to Boss 6 69 2:40
9/25/11 at Philadelphia 14‐16 29‐16 11:37 8:07 28‐yd TD pass to Cruz 7 54 3:30
10/2/11 at Arizona 24‐27 31‐27 3:10 2:39 29‐yd TD pass to Nicks 2 48 0:31
Manning’s 16 300‐Yard Passing Games (8‐8)
Date Opponent Att Cmp Yds TD Int
9/25/05 at San Diego 41 24 352 2 0 L
11/27/05 at Seattle 53 28 344 2 1 L
12/11/05 at Philadelphia 44 28 312 1 3 W
9/17/06 at Philadelphia 43 31 371 3 1 W
9/7/07 at Dallas 41 28 312 4 1 L
10/15/07 at Atlanta 39 27 303 2 2 W
11/30/08 at Washington 34 21 305 1 1 W
9/20/09 at Dallas 38 25 330 2 0 W
11/22/09 vs. Atlanta 39 25 384 3 1 W
12/13/09 vs. Philadelphia 28 27 391 3 0 L
9/26/10 vs. Tennessee 48 34 386 0 2 L
10/25/10 at Dallas 35 25 306 4 3 W
11/14/10 vs. Dallas 48 33 373 2 2 L
12/26/10 at Green Bay 33 17 301 2 4 L
10/2/11 at Arizona 40 27 321 2 0 W
10/9/11 vs. Seattle 39 24 420 3 3 L
MANNING VS. BILLS
Date Result Att Cmp Pct Yds TD Int Long Sack 1st QB Rating 25+
12/23/07 W 15 7 46.7 111 0 2 39 2 6 32.2 1
Career 1‐0 15 7 46.7 111 0 2 39 2 6 32.2 1
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GIANTS QUARTERBACKS Manning’s 2,036 completions and
24,132 passing yards by receiver:
ATTEMPTS Includes three completions and 66 yards
1. Phil Simms 4,647 as a reserve at Philadelphia Sept. 12, 2004.
2. Eli Manning 3,496 (PS: 193)
3. Charlie Conerly 2,833 Player Catches Yards
4. Kerry Collins 2,473 Plaxico Burress 244 3,681
5. Fran Tarkenton 1,898 Steve Smith 213 2,314
6. Dave Brown 1,391 Amani Toomer 210 2,554
Jeremy Shockey 206 2,300
Manning’s 167 career
7. Y.A. Tittle 1,308
Hakeem Nicks 148 2,147 TD passes by receiver:
COMPLETIONS Mario Manningham 130 1,923
1. Phil Simms 2,576 Tiki Barber 129 1,144 Player TDs
2. Eli Manning 2,036 (PS: 113) Kevin Boss 118 1,597 Plaxico Burress 33
3. Kerry Collins 1,447 Ahmad Bradshaw 91 723 Hakeem Nicks 19
4. Charlie Conerly 1,418 Brandon Jacobs 69 661 Jeremy Shockey 19
5. Fran Tarkenton 1,069 Derrick Ward 69 576 Kevin Boss 18
6. Dave Brown 766 Domenik Hixon 61 805 Amani Toomer 17
7. Y.A. Tittle 731 David Tyree 38 439 Mario Manningham 14
Sinorice Moss 36 373 Steve Smith 11
YARDS Tim Carter 34 471 David Tyree 4
1. Phil Simms 33,462 Derek Hagan 31 471 Brandon Jacobs 4
2. Eli Manning 24,132 (PS: 1,297) Jim Finn 29 213 Tiki Barber 3
3. Charlie Conerly 19,488 Visanthe Shiancoe 22 178 Victor Cruz 3
4. Kerry Collins 16, 875 Travis Beckum 20 165 Domenik Hixon 3
5. Fran Tarkenton 13, 905 Madison Hedgecock 20 128 Jake Ballard 2
6. Y.A. Tittle 10, 439 Victor Cruz 19 386 Travis Beckum 2
7. Dave Brown 8,8606 Ike Hilliard 17 143 Ahmad Bradshaw 2
Bear Pascoe 11 98 Tim Carter 2
TOUCHDOWNS DJ Ware 11 90 Derek Hagan 2
1. Phill Simms 199 Jake Ballard 10 192 Madison Hedgecock 2
2. Charlie Conerly 173 Michael Matthews 8 54 Darcy Johnson 2
3. Eli Manning 167 (PS: 8) Reuben Droughns 7 49 Sinorce Moss 2
4. Fran Tarkenton 103 Ramses Barden 6 80 Marcellus Rivers 1
5. Y.A. Tittle 96 Darcy Johnson 6 43 Visante Shiancoe 1
6. Kerry Collins 81 Marcellus Rivers 5 36 Derrick Ward 1
7. Dave Bronw 40 Michael Jennings 5 49
Henry Hynoski 3 14
INTERCEPTIONS Jamaar Taylor 2 102
1. Charlie Conerly 167 Michael Clayton 2 19
2. Phil Simms 157 Anthony Mix 1 21
3. Eli Manning 118 (PS: 7) Ron Dayne 1 7
4. Fran Tarkenton 72 Brandon Stokley 1 7
5. Kerry Collins 70 Duke Calhoun 1 4
6. Y.A. Tittle 68 Sean Berton 1 3
T7. Dave Brown 49
T7. Dave Brown 49
300‐YARD GAMES
1. Phil Simms 21
2. Kerry Collins 17
3. Eli Manning 16
4. Y.A. Tittle 9
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BACK TO BACK PERFORMANCES
TOP RUSHERS IN GIANTS HISTORY MOST 100‐YD RUSHING
Based on Yardage GAMES IN GIANTS
Player Years Att Yds Avg Long TDs HISTORY
1. Tiki Barber 1197‐06 2,217 10,449 4.7 95t 55
2. Rodney Hampton 1990‐97 1,824 6,897 3.8 63t 49 Player Games
3. Joe Morris 1982‐89 1,318 5,296 4.0 65t 48 1. Tiki Barber 38
4. Alex Webster 1955‐64 1,196 4,638 3.9 71 39 2. Joe Morris 19
5. Brandon Jacobs 2005‐11 964 4,394 4.6 73 51 3. Rodney Hampton 17
6. Ron Johnson 1970‐75 1,066 3,836 3.6 68 33 T4. Brandon Jacobs 11
7. Frank Gifford 1952‐64 840 3,609 4.3 79 34 T4. Eddie Price 11
8. Doug Kotar 1974‐81 900 3,380 3.8 53 20 6. Ron Johnson 10
9. Eddie price 1950‐55 846 3,292 3.9 80 20 7. Ahmad Bradshaw 7
10. Tuffy Leemans 1936‐43 919 3,132 3.4 N/A 17 8. Derrick Ward 3
11. Ahmad Bradshaw 2007‐11 601 2,844 4.7 88 19
MOST RUSHING TDS
IN GIANTS HISTORY
Player TDs
1. Tiki Barber 55
2. Brandon Jacobs 51
3. Rodney Hampton 49
4. Joe Morris 48
5. Alex Webster 39
6. Ottis Anderson 35
7. Frank Gifford 34
8. Ron Johnson 33
9. Bill Paschal 26
T10. Doug Kotar 20
T10. Eddie Price 20 BRADSHAW VS. BILLS
11. Ahmad Bradshaw 19 Date Result Att Yds Avg Long TD 1st 10+
12. Joe Morrison 18 12/23/07 W 17 151 8.9 88t 1 4 3
T13. Rob Carpenter 17 Career 1‐0 17 151 8.8 88t 1 4 3
T13. Tuffy Leemans 17
JACOBS VS. BILLS
Date Result Att Yds Avg Long TD 1st 10+
12/23/07 W 25 143 5.7 43t 2 5 3
Career 1‐0 25 143 5.7 43t 2 5 3
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DYNAMIC DUO
Last week Osi Umenyiora surpassed Keith Hamilton for the fourth‐most sacks in Giants franchise history.
Justin Tuck is four sacks away from tying George Martin for the sixth most sacks in Giants franchise history.
TOP SACK LEADERS IN GIANTS HISTORY
1. Michael Strahan 141.5
2. Lawrence Taylor 132.5
3. Leonard Marshall 79.5
4. Osi Umenyiora 63.5
5. Keith Hamilton 63.0
6. George Martin 46.0
7. Justin Tuck 42.0
8. Carl Banks 36.0
*Statistic recorded only since 1982.
TUCK VS. BILLS
Date Result Tot Tack Asst Sack Yds Stuff Lost FF FR PD
12/23/07* W 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 1‐0 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
*Denotes did not start
UMENYIORA VS. BILLS
Date Result Tot Tack Asst Sack Yds Stuff Lost FF FR PD
11/30/03* L 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/23/07 W 6 4 2 1 10 0 0 1 0 0
Career 1‐1 7 5 2 1 10 0 0 1 0 0
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THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED….
OFFENSE
Overtime Game: 300 yards rushing: 50 points:
Giants 34 vs. Atlanta 31, 301 vs. Carolina, 55 vs. Green Bay,
Nov. 22, 2009 Dec. 21, 2008 Dec. 20, 1986
Opponent: Opponent:
Scoreless first half: 366 at Buffalo, 50 vs. Washington,
Giants 0 at Indianapolis 24, Nov. 26, 1978 Sept. 19, 1999
Sept. 19, 2010
Opponent: 300 net yards passing: 100‐yard rushing game:
Giants 21 vs. Redskins 0, 395 vs. Seattle, Brandon Jacobs 14‐116 and
Dec. 5, 2010 Oct. 9, 2011 Ahmad Bradshaw 11‐103
Opponent: vs. Minnesota,
Scoreless second half: 308 vs. St. Louis, Dec. 13, 2010
Giants 0 at Washington 14, Sept. 19, 2011 Opponent:
Sept. 11, 2011 Beanie Wells 27‐138 at Arizona,
Opponent: 400 net yards passing: Oct. 2, 2011
Giants 7 vs. Vikings 0, 443 at Cincinnati,
Dec. 13, 2010 Oct. 13, 1985 100‐yard receiving game:
Opponent: Victor Cruz 8‐161 vs. Seattle,
400 total yards: 404 at Green Bay, Oct. 9, 2011
464 vs. Seattle, Dec. 26, 2010 Opponent:
Oct. 9, 2011 Doug Baldwin 8‐136
Opponent: 500 net yards passing: vs. Seattle,
424 vs. Seattle, 505 vs. Washington, Oct. 9, 2011
Oct. 9, 2011 Oct. 28, 1962
Opponent: 200‐yard receiving game:
500 total yards: Never Happened Plaxico Burress 10‐204
512 vs. Philadelphia, vs. St. Louis,
Dec. 13, 2009 Most points: Oct. 2, 2005
Opponent: 62 vs. Philadelphia, Opponent:
515 at Green Bay, Nov. 26, 1972 Gary Clark 11‐241
Dec. 26, 2010 Opponent: vs. Washington,
72 at Washington, Oct. 27, 1986
600 total yards: Nov. 27 1966
602 vs. Washington, 300‐yard passing game:
Oct, 28, 1962 60 points: Eli Manning 420 vs. Seattle,
Opponent: 62 vs. Philadelphia, Oct. 9, 2011
682 vs. Chicago (Bears), Nov. 26, 1972 Opponent:
Nov. 14, 1943 Opponent: Sam Bradford 331 vs. St. Louis,
62 at Cleveland, Sept. 19, 2011
200 yards rushing: Dec. 6, 1953
213 vs. Minnesota,
Dec. 13, 2010
Opponent:
247 vs. Carolina,
Dec. 27, 2009
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400‐yard passing game: 5 TD passes: 3 TD rushing:
Eli Manning 420 vs. Seattle Phil Simms at St. Louis Brandon Jacobs vs. Carolina,
Oct. 9, 2011 (Cardinals), Dec. 21, 2008
Opponent: Sept. 7, 1980 Opponent:
Aaron Rodgers 404 Opponent: Beanie Wells at. Arizona,
at Green Bay, Matt Hasselbeck at Seattle, Oct. 2, 2011
Dec. 26, 2010 Sept. 24, 2006
4 TD rushing:
3 TD passes: 3 TD receiving: Rodney Hampton vs. New
Eli Manning vs. Seattle, Hakeem Nicks vs. Carolina, Orleans,
Oct. 9, 2011 Sept. 12, 2010 Sept. 24, 1995
Opponent: Opponent: Opponent:
Jon Kitna vs. Dallas, Santana Moss at Washington, DeAngelo Williams vs. Carolina,
Nov. 14, 2010 Dec. 24, 2005 Dec. 21, 2008
4 TD passes: 4 TD receiving:
Eli Manning vs. Philadelphia, Earnest Gray at St. Louis
Sept. 25, 2011 (Cardinals),
Opponent: Sept. 7, 1980
Aaron Rodgers at Green Bay, Opponent:
Dec. 26, 2010 Joe Horn at New Orleans,
Dec. 14, 2003
DEFENSE
Interception TD return: 3 quarterback sacks: 2 interceptions:
Terrell Thomas ‐ 14 yards Justin Tuck ‐ 3.0 Aaron Ross at Philadelphia,
at Washington, at Philadelphia, Sept. 25, 2011
Dec. 21, 2009 Nov. 21, 2010 Opponent:
Opponent: Opponent: Asante Samuel at Philadelphia,
Brandon Browner ‐ 94 yards DeMarcus Ware ‐ 3.0 Nov. 21, 2010
vs. Seattle at Dallas,
Oct. 9, 2011 Dec.14, 2008 Safety:
Tony Romo fumbled out of the
Fumble return for TD: 4 quarterback sacks: end zone (forced by Mathias
Michael Boley ‐ 65 yards Osi Umenyiora ‐ 6.0 Kiwanuka) at Dallas,
vs. St. Louis, vs. Philadelphia, Dec. 14, 2008
Sept. 19, 2011 Sept. 30, 2007 Opponent:
Opponent: Opponent: D.J. Ware tackled in the end
Fili Moala ‐ 1 yard Bertrand Berry ‐ 4.0 zone by Anthony Hargrove vs.
at Indianapolis, at Arizona, Seattle
Sept. 19, 2010 Nov. 14, 2004 Oct. 9, 2011
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SPECIAL TEAMS
5 field goals: Blocked punt: Blocked PAT:
Jay Feely‐ 5 vs. Washington, David Tyree vs. Philadelphia, Barry Cofield vs. Dallas,
Oct.30, 2005 Nov. 20, 2005 Nov. 14, 2010
Opponent: Opponent: Opponent:
Billy Cundiff (7) vs. Dallas, Greg Hardy vs. Carolina, Brandon Noble at Dallas,
Sept.15, 2003 Sept. 12, 2010 Dec. 17, 2000
50‐yard field goal: Blocked punt return/recovered PAT missed:
Lawrence Tynes 53 at Dallas, for TD: Lawrence Tynes,
Oct. 25, 2010 Tom Flynn ‐ 27 yards vs. San Francisco,
Opponent: (blocked by Gary Reasons) Oct. 21, 2007
Steven Hauschka 51 vs. Seattle, vs. Washington, Opponent:
Oct. 17, 2010 Sept. 5, 1988 Jay Feely vs. Atlanta,
Opponent: Nov. 9, 2003
Kickoff return for TD: Myron Baker‐ 5 yards at Chicago,
Domenik Hixon ‐ 74 yards Sept. 5, 1993 Two point conversion made:
vs. New England, Ahmad Bradshaw rush
Dec. 29, 2007 Blocked field goal attempt: vs. Seattle,
Opponent: Terrell Thomas at Philadelphia, Sept. 25, 2011
Leon Washington ‐ 98 yards, Nov. 21, 2010 Opponent:
vs. New York Jets, Opponent: Brian Orakpo Michael Vick pass to Jason Avant
Oct. 7, 2007 at Washington, at Philadelphia,
Sept. 11, 201 Nov. 21, 2010
Punt return for TD:
Domenik Hixon ‐ 79 yards, Fake field goal attempt: Two point conversion failed:
vs. Dallas, Jeff Rutledge 13 yard TD pass to Eli Manning pass at Philadelphia,
Dec. 16, 2009 Harry Carson vs. Philadelphia, Nov. 9, 2008
Opponent: DeSean Jackson ‐ Oct. 12, 1986 Opponent:
65 yards vs. Philadelphia, Opponent: Quinton Ganther run
Dec. 19, 2010 Hunter Smith 8‐yard TD run at Washington,
vs. Washington, Dec. 21, 2009
Sept. 13, 2009
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SEASON
OFFENSE DEFENSE SPECIAL TEAMS
1,000 yard rusher: 10 interceptions: 50 kickoff returns:
Ahmad Bradshaw, 2010 (1235) Willie Williams, 1968 (11) Domenik Hixon, 2009 (57)
300 rushing attempts: 2 defensive TDs: 30‐yard average kick return:
Tiki Barber, 2006 (327) Percy Ellsworth, 1998 (2) John Counts, 1962 (30.2)
5 100‐yard rushing games: 5 fumble recoveries: 1,000 kick return yards:
Brandon Jacobs, 2007 (5) Osi Umenyiora (10) and Justin Domenik Hixon, 2009 (1,291)
Tuck (6), 2010
10 rushing TDs: 2 kick returns for TD:
Brandon Jacobs, 2008 (15) 10+ sacks: Never happened
Justin Tuck (11.5) and Osi
500 pass attempts: Umenyiora (11.5), 2010 50 punt returns:
Eli Manning, 2010 (539) Phil McConkey, 1985 (53)
300 pass completions: 500 punt return yards:
Eli Manning, 2010 (339) Tiki Barber, 1999 (506)
4,000 yards passing: 15‐yard punt return average:
Eli Manning, 2010 (4,002) Amani Toomer, 1996 (16.6)
5 games with 300 yards 2 punt returns for TD:
passing: Kerry Collins, 2001 (5) Amani Toomer, 1996 (2)
30 TD passes:
Eli Manning (31) 2010
Most consecutive games with
TD pass:
Eli Manning, 12 (2008)
100 pass receptions:
Steve Smith, 2009 (107)
1,000 receiving yards:
Hakeem Nicks, 2010 (1,052)
10 receiving TDs:
Hakeem Nicks, 2010 (11)
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QUARTERBACKS
ELI MANNING (10) DAVID CARR (8)
Acquired by the Giants via trade with the San Diego Chargers. Was the first overall draft choice from Fresno State by the
Was the first overall choice from Mississippi by the San Diego Houston Texans in 2002.
Chargers in 2004. Has played in 92 games with 79 starts. Completed 1,351 passes
Named the MVP of Super Bowl XLII after leading a fourth of 2,264 attempts for 14,433 yards and 65 touchdowns.
quarter comeback to beat the previously undefeated New Re‐signed with the Giants in 2011.
England Patriots 17‐14. 10/9: Was active but did not play against the Seahawks.
Has started 108 consecutive regular season games, the sixth
longest streak in history by a quarterback and the longest
active QB streak.
Has played in 109 games for the Giants with 108 starts. Ranks
second all‐time among Big Blue quarterbacks in career
completions (2,025), attempts (3,495) and passing yards
(24,089).
10/9: Threw for a career‐high 420 yards while completing 24
of 39 attempts. Threw for three touchdowns and 3
interceptions, for a passer rating of 91.8 against the
Seahawks.
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RUNNING BACKS
AHMAD BRADSHAW (44) BRANDON JACOBS (27)
Was a seventh round draft choice (250th overall pick) from Was a fourth round draft choice (110th overall choice) from
Marshall by the Giants in 2007. Southern Illinois by the Giants in 2005.
Has the longest rushes in each of the Giants’ past four Has played in 90 games, ran for 51 career touchdowns (second
seasons, including an 88‐yard touchdown run against Buffalo in team history), and recorded 4,394 yards in his 964 career
(12/23/07) that is the third longest rush in Giants history. rushing attempts. Is the fifth player in Giants history to rush for
Has played in 63 games with 17 starts and had 601 rushes for 4,000 yards in his career, joining Alex Webster (4,638), Joe
2,844 yards with 19 touchdowns and 92 catches for 721 yards Morris (5,296), Rodney Hampton (6,897), and Tiki Barber
and two touchdowns. (10,449).
10/9: Led the team in rushing with 17 carries for 58 yards, 10/9: Was inactive against the Seahawks (knee).
including a two‐point conversion. Also had two receptions for
27 yards against the Seahawks. DA’REL SCOTT (33)
Was a seventh round draft choice (221th overall choice) from
D. J. WARE (28) Maryland by the Giants in 2011.
Has played in 34 games for the Giants with 42 carries for 186 Played in 41 games with 29 starts at Maryland. Career totals
yards and a touchdown. Has 12 catches for 107 yards. include 430 carries for 2,401 yards (5.6‐yard avg.) and 17
Signed by the Giants off of the Jets’ practice squad in 2007. touchdowns.
Originally signed by the Tennessee Titans. 2010 season: Third‐team All‐ACC by the NFL Draft Report.
10/9: Had four carries for three yards and caught one pass for Military Bowl Most Valuable Player after setting the school
22 yards against the Seahawks. postseason rushing yardage record with 200 yards.
10/9: Played on special teams and on offense against the
HENRY HYNOSKI (45) Seahawks.
Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Giants on July 28,
2011.
10/9: Was active but did not record a statistic against the
Seahawks. Left the game and did not return after suffering a
neck injury.
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RECEIVERS
HAKEEM NICKS (88) MARIO MANNINGHAM (82)
Was a first round draft choice (29th overall choice) from
Was a third round draft choice (95th overall choice) from
North Carolina by the Giants in 2009. Michigan by the Giants in 2008.
Has played in 32 games with 23 starts and caught 154 passes Has played in 41 games, with 22 starts for the Giants. Has 134
for 2,254 yards and 20 touchdowns with an average of 14.6 career receptions for 1,963 yards and 14 touchdowns.
yards per catch. 10/9: Had five receptions for 56 yards and a long of 17 against
Played in 14 games with six starts as a rookie in 2009. Caught the Seahawks.
47 passes for 790 yards, both the third‐ highest totals by a
Giants rookie. JERREL JERNIGAN (12)
10/9: Had four catches for 65 yards, including a 19‐yard Was a third round draft choice (89th overall) from Troy by the
touchdown, against the Seahawks. Giants in 2011.
Caught 262 passes for 3,128 yards (11.9‐yard average) and 18
VICTOR CRUZ (80) touchdowns. Carried the ball 132 times for 892 yards (6.8‐yard
Signed by the Giants on Apr. 26, 2010 as a free agent. average) and five scores. Completed 7‐of‐10 passes for 43 yards
10/9: Had a career‐high eight receptions for 161 yards, and two touchdowns.
including a 68‐yard touchdown against the Seahawks. 10/9: Was active and played in his first NFL game against the
Seahawks.
DEVIN THOMAS (15)
Signed by the Giants on Nov. 24, 2010. Was a second round DOMENIK HIXON (87)
draft choice (34th overall pick) from Michigan State by Claimed off waivers by the Giants on Oct. 3, 2007. Was a fourth
Washington in 2008. Claimed by Carolina off waivers on Oct. round draft choice (130th overall) from Akron by the Denver
11, 2010. Broncos in 2006.
Has played in 44 career games, 9 with the Giants. Has 40 Has played in 48 career games, 44 with the Giants. Caught 63
catches for 445 yards and three touchdowns. Also has six passes for 838 yards and four touchdowns. Rushed three times
carries for 51 yards and one touchdown. Returned 46 kickoffs for 18 yards.
for 1,128 yards, averaging 24.5 yards per return. 2010 Season: Missed the season after he tore his ACL in
10/9: Returned three kickoffs with an average of 27.3 yards minicamp practice on June 15, 2010.
and a long of 27 against the Seahawks. Placed on injured reserve for the second straight season on
Sept. 23 (ACL).
Michael Clayton (83)
Was a first round draft choice (15th overall) from LSU by the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004.
Signed by the Giants on Sept. 23, 2011.
Appeared in 90 career games, six with the Giants. Has 223
career receptions for 2,955 yards and 10 touchdowns.
10/9: Was inactive against the Seahawks.
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TIGHT ENDS
JAKE BALLARD (85) BEAR PASCOE (86)
Signed by the Giants as a rookie free agent on April 25, 2010. Signed to the Giants practice squad on Sept. 15, 2009. Originally
Activated to the Giants active roster from the practice squad a sixth round draft choice (184th overall pick) from Fresno State
on Nov. 20. Waived on Nov. 21 and re‐signed to the Giants by the San Francisco 49ers.
practice squad. Signed to the Giants active roster on Dec. 16. Given name is McKenna Sean Pascoe but was given the
10/9: Started at tight end and had three receptions for a nickname Bear by his family because of his size. He is also a
career‐high 72 yards, including a 32‐yard touchdown, his champion roper.
second NFL score, against the Seahawks. Has appeared in 34 games with 14 starts for the Giants and
caught 11 passes for 98 yards.
TRAVIS BECKUM (47) 10/9: Had one reception for 17 yards and played on special
Was a third round draft choice (100th overall pick) from teams against the Seahawks.
Wisconsin by the Giants in 2009.
Originally played linebacker at Wisconsin and switched to
tight end his sophomore year.
Has played in 33 regular season games with four starts and
caught 21 passes for 171 yards and two touchdowns.
10/9: Played on offense and special teams but did not record
a reception against the Seahawks.
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OFFENSIVE LINE
DAVID DIEHL (66) CHRIS SNEE (76)
Was a fifth round draft choice (160th overall pick) from Illinois
Was a second round draft choice (34th pick overall) from
by the Giants in 2003. Boston College by the Giants in 2004.
Has started 129 regular season games for the Giants.
Has started every game he’s played (112 regular season games)
Was first Giants’ player since the introduction of the 16‐game at right guard. His string of 101 consecutive starts is second on
schedule in 1978 to start every regular season game in his the Giants behind Eli Manning (108).
first seven seasons and was also the only player drafted in 10/9: Started at right guard against the Seahawks. Left the
2003 to start every game since 2003‐2009. The streak ended game with a concussion.
on Nov. 14, 2010 vs. Dallas due to hip and hamstring injuries.
Selected to his first Pro Bowl in 2009. KAREEM MCKENZIE (67)
10/9: Started at left guard against the Seahawks. Signed by the Giants as an unrestricted free agent in 2005. Was
a third round draft choice (79th pick overall) from Penn State by
WILL BEATTY (65) the New York Jets in 2001.
Was a second round draft choice (60th pick overall) from Played in 150 career games, including 142 starts in his career.
Connecticut by the Giants in 2009. Has blocked for five different running backs that have rushed
Has played in 29 games with 11 starts during his career. for 1,000+ yards: Curtis Martin, Tiki Barber, Brandon Jacobs,
Played in 16 games with four starts during his rookie Derrick Ward, and Ahmad Bradshaw.
campaign at right tackle in 2009. 10/9: Started at right tackle against the Seahawks.
10/9: Started at left tackle against the Seahawks.
KEVIN BOOTHE (77)
DAVID BAAS (64) Was a sixth round draft choice (176th overall) from Cornell by
Signed as a free agent by the Giants on July 30, 2011. Was a the Oakland Raiders in 2006. Claimed by the Giants off of
second round draft choice (33rd pick overall) from Michigan waivers on Sept. 2, 2007.
by the San Francisco 49ers in 2005. Played in 62 regular season games, 45 for the Giants, with 22
Has played in 96 games with 58 starts during his career. starts.
Had started in every game for the past three seasons 10/9: Started at center for the first time this season replacing
including 2011 before missing last week against the an injured David Baas against the Seahawks. Also played briefly
Seahawks. at right guard.
10/9: Was inactive against the Seahawks (neck).
MITCH PETRUS (62)
STACY ANDREWS (78) Was a fifth round draft choice (147th overall pick) from
Signed by the Giants as an unrestricted free agent on Aug. 3, Arkansas by the Giants in 2010.
2011. Was a fourth round draft choice (123rd overall) from Tied the then NFL Scouting Combine record for the 225‐pound
Mississippi by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2004. bench press record with 45 reps.
Has played in 90 career games with 48 starts. 2010 Season: Played in 11 games including three at guard.
10/9: Started as an extra lineman on offense and played on 10/9: Was inactive against the Seahawks.
special teams against the Seahawks.
JAMES BREWER (79)
JIM CORDLE (63) Was a fourth round draft choice (117th overall choice) from
Signed by the Giants as a free agent on Jan. 3, 2011 and Indiana by the Giants in 2011.
signed from the practice squad on Oct 6. 10/9: Was inactive against the Seahawks.
10/9: Played at center, right guard and on special teams in his
first career game, against the Seahawks.
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JUSTIN TUCK (91) OSI UMENYIORA (72)
Was a third round draft choice (74th overall pick) from Notre Was a second round draft choice (56th overall pick) from Troy
Dame by the Giants in 2005. by the Giants in 2003.
Has played in 86 regular season games with 52 games started Holds the Giants franchise record for sacks in a game with six
and recorded 211 tackles, 81 assists 42 sacks, one vs. Philadelphia on Sept. 23, 2007.
interception, 17 forced fumbles, and six fumble recoveries. Has played in 106 regular season games with 80 starts, 63.5
Has emerged as one of the NFL’s finest defensive ends, sack, 225 tackles and 90 assists.
totaling 39.5 regular season sacks the previous four seasons. Was voted to the Pro Bowl following the 2005 and 2007
Was voted to the Pro Bowl following the 2008 and 2010 seasons.
seasons. Umenyiora is the only player in Giants history to score three
Was one of the best players on the field in Super Bowl XLII, touchdowns on fumble returns.
where he had five tackles (four solo), including two sacks for 2010 Season: Started all 16 games at right defensive end, had
14 yards in losses. 48 tackles (33 solo) and tied Justin Tuck as the team leader for
Tuck is a versatile player who has contributed as a defensive sacks with 11.5.
end, tackle and on special teams. 10/9: Recorded four tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks for
2010 Season: Started all 16 games at left defensive end, had 10 yards and two tackles for a loss, two QB hits and one forced
76 tackles and tied Osi Umenyiora as the team leader for fumble against the Seahawks.
sacks with 11.5.
10/9: Missed his second consecutive game with neck and JASON PIERRE‐PAUL (90)
groin injuries. Was a first round draft choice (15th overall pick) from South
Florida by the Giants in 2010.
CHRIS CANTY (99) Played at three colleges—College of the Canyons, Fort Scott
Signed by the Giants as an unrestricted free agent in 2009. Community College, and South Florida.
Was a fourth round draft choice (132nd overall pick) from Pierre‐Paul had two sacks vs. Jacksonville (Nov. 28, 2010) and
Virginia by the Dallas Cowboys in 2005. two vs. Washington (Dec. 5, 2010) to become the first rookie in
Has played in 93 regular season games with 75 starts and Giants history with at least two sacks in consecutive games.
recorded 149 tackles, 64 assists and 13 sacks. Also has 10 2010 Season: Played in all 16 games and had 30 tackles (24
tackles and one sack in the postseason. solo) and 4.5 sacks for 36 yards.
Played in every regular season game during his first four years 10/9: Started at left defensive end for the second consecutive
in the NFL, but was sidelined by a strained calf and then a week. Recorded six tackles (five solo), including 2.5 sacks for
knee injury for eight games in 2009. nine yards and two tackles for a loss, four QB hits and one pass
2010 Season: Started all 16 games and recorded 38 tackles defensed against the Seahawks.
(27 solo) and 1.5 sacks for 14 yards. Also had three passes
defensed and one forced fumble. DAVE TOLLEFSON (71)
10/9: Recorded three tackles (two solo) against the Seahawks. Re‐signed by the Giants in 2011, originally signed by the Giants
in 2007 after spending 2006 on the Green Bay Packers’ practice
LINVAL JOSEPH (97) squad and the early part of 2007 on the Oakland Raiders’
Was a second round draft choice (46th overall pick) from East practice squad. Originally a seventh round draft choice (253rd
Carolina by the Giants in 2010. overall pick) from Northwest Missouri State by the Packers in
As a rookie in 2010, played in six games and was inactive for 2006.
10. Contributed 11 tackles (eight solo). Made NFL debut with Has played in 49 regular season games with one start (Sept. 11,
one solo tackle vs. Chicago (10/3). Had a season‐high five solo vs. Redskins) and recorded 33 tackles and six sacks.
tackles at Green Bay (12/26). 10/9: Recorded two tackles (one solo) on defense and played on
10/9: Recorded three tackles (two solo) and two passes special teams against the Seahawks.
defensed against the Seahawks.
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ROCKY BERNARD (95) JIMMY KENNEDY (73)
Originally signed by the Giants as an unrestricted free agent Signed by the Giants on Aug. 23, 2011.
in 2009, re‐signed in 2011. Was a fifth round draft choice An eight year veteran at defensive tackle, has previously played
(146th overall pick) from Texas A&M by the Seattle Seahawks for four teams, including the Minnesota Vikings in 2010.
in 2002. Has played in 88 regular season games with 31 starts and
Has played in 137 regular season games with 53 starts and recorded 127 tackles and 8.5 sacks.
recorded 243 tackles, 88 assists and 32.0 sacks. He had a career‐high 55 tackles (32 solo) in 2006 and a career‐
2010 season: Played in 14 games and contributed 18 tackles best three sacks in both 2005 and 2009.
and two sacks 10/9: Recorded one solo tackle against the Seahawks.
10/9: Recorded two solo tackles, forced and then recovered a
fumble against the Seahawks.
MARVIN AUSTIN (96)
Was a second round draft choice (52nd overall pick) from
North Carolina by the Giants in 2011.
2011 Preseason: Recorded three tackles (two solo).
Placed on injured reserve on Aug. 30 after tearing his pectoral
muscle against the Bears on Aug. 22.
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LINEBACKERS
MATHIAS KIWANUKA (94)
MICHAEL BOLEY (59)
Was a first round draft choice (32nd overall pick) from Boston Signed by the Giants as an unrestricted free agent in 2010. Was
College by the Giants in 2006. a fifth round draft choice (160th overall pick) from Southern
A versatile defender who made a successful transition from Mississippi by the Atlanta Falcons in 2005.
defensive end to linebacker in 2007 and then back to end in Has played in 93 regular season games with 80 starts and
2008. He now plays a hybrid role in the Giants defense and recorded 489 tackles, eight sacks, five interceptions, seven
lines up in a number of different positions. forced fumbles, and four fumble recoveries.
Kiwanuka started nine games in 2006, the most by a Giants 2010 Season: Played in all 16 games with 15 starts. Totaled 86
rookie defensive end since Fred Dryer started 14 games in tackles (64 solo), one sack, one pass defended and one forced
1969. fumbles.
Has played in 63 regular season games with 44 starts and 10/9: Recorded seven tackles (five solo), including one tackle for
recorded 221 tackles, 23.5 sacks, two interceptions, seven a loss, and one fumble recovery on defense and appeared on
forced fumbles, and two fumble returns. special teams against the Seahawks.
2010 Season: Limited to three games with one start because
of a neck injury. Recorded 11 tackles (nine solo), four sacks GREG JONES (53)
and one forced fumble. Was a sixth round draft choice (185th overall pick) from
10/9: Recorded two tackles (one solo), including a sack for Michigan State by the Giants in 2011.
seven yards and a tackle for a loss, and two QB hits on 10/9: Recorded one solo tackle on defense and one tackle on
defense and two assists on special teams against the special teams against the Seahawks.
Seahawks.
SPENCER PAYSINGER (55)
JACQUIAN WILLIAMS (57) Acquired by the Giants as an undrafted free agent from the
Was a sixth round draft choice (202nd overall pick) from University of Oregon on July 26, 2011.
South Florida by the Giants in 2011. 10/9: Recorded one tackle on special teams against the
10/9: Had a team‐high eight tackles (seven solo) and one pass Seahawks.
defensed on defense and played on special teams against the
Seahawks. MARK HERZLICH (58)
Acquired by the Giants as an undrafted free agent from Boston
JONATHAN GOFF (54) College on July 26, 2011.
Was a fifth round draft choice (165th overall pick) from 10/9: Recorded one tackle on special teams against the
Vanderbilt by the Giants in 2008. Seahawks.
Has played in 37 regular season games with 20 starts. Career
totals include 107 tackles, two sacks, one interception, one CLINT SINTIM (52)
forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. Was a second round draft choice (45th overall pick) from
2010 Season: Started all 16 games at MLB. Recorded 80 Virginia by the Giants in 2009.
tackles (54 solo) and had one sack for 4.5 yards. Also had two Played in a total of 24 games with one start. Recorded 33
passes defended, nine tackles for losses, two QB hits, six tackles (21 solo).
special teams tackles (three solo) and one fumble recovery on 2010 Season: Played in 13 games with one start. Had 13 tackles
special teams. (seven solo).
Placed on injured reserve on Sept. 10 after tearing his ACL in Place on injured reserve on Sept. 2 after tearing his ACL and
practice. patellar tendon the night before against the Patriots.
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DEFENSIVE BACKS
COREY WEBSTER (23)
AARON ROSS (31)
Was a second round draft choice (43rd overall pick) from LSU Was a first round draft choice (20th overall pick) from Texas by
by the Giants in 2005. the Giants in 2007.
Has played in 90 regular season games with 64 starts and has Has played in 54 regular season games with 31 starts and
recorded 240 tackles, 25 assists, 10 interceptions, two sacks, recorded 128 tackles, 31 assists, 2.5 sacks, nine interceptions,
71 passes defended, six forced fumbles, and three fumble and 28 passes defensed. Has 13 punt returns with an average of
recoveries. 7.1 yards and a long of 18 yards.
2010 Season: Started in all 15 games in which he played and 2010 Season: Played in 15 games with 36 tackles (25 solo) and
recorded 49 tackles (38 solo), 12 passes defensed, two QB one sack for seven yards. Also had two tackles for losses, four
hits, one tackle for a loss, one fumble recovery and four passes defended and two QB hits.
interceptions. 10/9: Recorded five tackles (three solo), one interception and
10/9: Recorded six tackles (five solo) against the Seahawks. one pass defensed on defense and returned two punts with a
six‐yard average, a long of seven and one fair catch against the
KENNY PHILLIPS (21) Seahawks.
Was a first round draft choice (31st overall pick) from Miami
(Fla.) by the Giants in 2008. ANTREL ROLLE (26)
Has played in 39 regular season games with 25 starts and Signed as a free agent by the Giants in 2010. Originally a first
recorded 144 tackles, 39 assists, five interceptions, 17 passes round (eighth overall pick) from Miami (Fla.) by the Arizona
defensed, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries. Cardinals in 2005.
2010 Season: Started all 16 games and recorded 77 tackles Has played in 89 regular season games with 80 starts. Has
(60 solo), five passes defended, three fumble recoveries and recorded 398 tackles, 57 assists, 14 interceptions, four
one interception. touchdowns, 42 passes defensed, five forced fumbles, three
10/9: Recorded five solo tackles against the Seahawks. fumble returns and two sacks. Was voted to the Pro Bowl
following the 2009 and 2010 seasons.
DEON GRANT (34) 2010 Season: Started in all 16 games and recorded 87 tackles
Re‐signed by the Giants in 2011. Originally a second round (75 solo), five tackles for losses, six QB hits, four passes
draft choice (57th overall pick) from Tennessee by the defensed, two fumble recovery and one interception
Carolina Panthers in 2000. 10/9: Recorded eight tackles (six solo) against the Seahawks.
Played for Carolina, Jacksonville and Seattle before being
signed by the Giants in 2010. MICHAEL COE (37)
Has played in 165 regular season games with 154 starts. Has Signed to the Giants active roster in 2010 from the practice
recorded 577 tackles, 137 assists, 29 interceptions, 106 squad. Was a fifth round draft choice from Alabama State by
passes defensed, four forced fumbles, nine fumble returns the Indianapolis Colts in 2007.
and 6.5 sacks. Has played in 22 games with six tackles, two assists, one pass
10/9: Started as an extra defensive back and recorded five defensed and one fumble recovery.
tackles (three solo), including one sack for 10 yards and one 2010 Season: Played in two games and had three special teams
tackle for a loss, one QB hit and two passes defensed on tackles.
defense and one tackle on special teams against the 10/9: Recorded two tackles on special teams against the
Seahawks. Seahawks.
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DEFENSIVE BACKS
JUSTIN TRYON (30) DERRICK MARTIN (22)
Signed by the Giants on Oct. 4. Originally a fourth round draft Signed by the Giants in 2011. Originally a sixth round draft
choice (124th overall pick) by the Washington Redskins in choice (208th overall pick) by the Baltimore Ravens in 2006.
2008. Was with the Ravens for three seasons before signing with the
Was with the Redskins for two seasons before signing with Bears in 2009.
the Colts in 2010. Has played in 52 games with four starts, 30 tackles, five assists,
Has played in 45 games with eight starts, 65 tackles, 17 assists three interceptions, eight passes defensed, and one fumble
one sack, one interception, and 10 passes defensed. recovery.
10/9: Played on special teams against the Seahawks in his 10/9: Recorded one tackle on special teams against the
first game with Giants. Seahawks.
TYLER SASH (39) PRINCE AMUKAMARA (20)
Was a sixth round draft choice (198th overall pick) from Iowa Was a first round draft choice (19th overall pick) from Nebraska
by the Giants in 2011. by the Giants in 2011.
Sash played in 38 games at Iowa, starting at strong safety in College career totals include 161 tackles (100 solo), five
all but his collegiate debut. Recorded 217 tackles (109 solo) interceptions, 26 pass deflections, four sacks, six stops for
with one sack, 11.5 stops for losses, 13 interceptions and one losses, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
touchdown. 14 passes defensed, forced three fumbles and Broke fifth metatarsal in his left foot on Aug. 6 and is sidelined
recovered one. indefinitely.
Earned third‐team All‐America honors from the NFL Draft
Report and was named first‐team All‐Big Ten by the league’s TERRELL THOMAS (24)
coaches and media following the 2010 season. Was a second round draft choice (63rd overall pick) from USC
10/9: Recorded one tackle and one assist on special teams by the Giants in 2008.
against the Seahawks. Has played in 44 games with 34 starts. Career totals include 234
tackles (172 solo), 11 interceptions, 38 passes defensed, two
sacks, six forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.
2010 season: Started all 16 games at right cornerback and led
the team in tackles (101, including 86 solo), interceptions (five)
and passes defended (21) for the second season in a row.
2011 Preseason: Recorded four tackles (two solo).
Placed on injured reserve on Aug. 23 after tearing his ACL the
previous night against the Bears.
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SPECIALISTS
LAWRENCE TYNES (9) STEVE WEATHERFORD (5)
Traded to the Giants for a seventh round draft pick in 2007. Signed as a free agent in 2011.
Originally signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent in Played the last two seasons for the New York Jets.
2001. Seven years experience in the NFL.
Kicked a 47‐yard field goal in overtime during the 2007 NFC Career stats: 392 punts for 16,908 yards with a long of 66 and
Championship Game to send the Giants to Super Bowl XLII. none blocked
Has played in 102 regular season games and six postseason 2010 season: 84 punts for 3,581 yards with an average punt of
games and has made 140 of 173 field goals attempted 42.6 yards.
(80.9%) and converted 283 of 289 extra point attempts 10/9: Averaged 49.0 yards on seven punts against the
(97.9%). Seahawks.
Had 100 points in 2010, and made 19 of 23 (82.6%) field goal
attempts and all 43 extra point attempts.
The NFL’s first Scottish‐born player.
10/9: Kicked a 26‐yard field goal and 2 extra points against
the Seahawks.
ZAK DEOSSIE (51)
Was a fourth round draft choice (116th overall pick) from
Brown by the Giants in 2007.
Played in 69 regular season games and five postseason games
with 32 regular season special teams tackles and seven
postseason special teams tackles.
Began snapping for placekicks as well as punts during the
2009 season after Jay Alford suffered a season‐ending knee
injury.
Father Steve DeOssie was a linebacker and a deep snapper
with the Cowboys, Giants, Jets, and Patriots during his 12
seasons with the NFL
Selected to the Pro Bowl following the 2008 and 2010
seasons.
2010 Season: Played in all 16 games as the long snapper on
punts and placekicks. Also had three solo special teams
tackles.
10/9: Recorded one tackle and one assist on special teams
before leaving the game with a concussion against the
Seahawks.
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October 9, 2011
1 2 3 4 OT F
SEAHAWKS 14 0 2 20 ‐ 36
GIANTS 7 7 0 11 ‐ 25
SCORING SUMMARY
Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point)(Drive Information) Visitor Home
Seahawks 1 12:28 B. Obomanu 11 yd. pass from T. Jackson (S. Hauschka kick) (8‐80, 2:32) 7 0
Giants 1 9:08 J. Ballard 12 yd. pass from E. Manning (L. Tynes kick) (7‐80, 3:20) 7 7
Seahawks 1 3: 00 M. Lynch 1 yd, run (S. Hauschka kick) (2‐48, 0:17) 14 7
Giants 2 0:11 H. Nicks 19 yd. pass from E. Manning (L. Tynes kick) (4‐59, 0:40) 14 14
Seahawks 3 7:02 D. Ware tackled in end zone by T. Hargrove for a safety 16 14
Seahawks 4 14:28 S. Hauschka 51 yd. Field Goal (9‐33, 2:45) 19 14
Giants 4 12:37 V. Cruz 68 yd. pass from E. Manning (A. Bradshaw run) (3‐65, 1:51) 19 22
Seahawks 4 10:15 S. Hauschka 43 yd. Field Goal (4‐0, 0:24) 22 22
Giants 4 4:49 L. Tynes 26 yd. Field Goal (10‐72, 5:26) 22 25
Seahawks 4 2:37 D. Baldwin 27 yd. pass from C. Whitehurst (S. Hauschka kick) (7‐80, 2:12) 29 25
Seahawks 4 1:08 B. Browner 94 yd. interception return (S. Hauschka kick) 36 25
TOP INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES TEAM STATS SEAHAWKS GIANTS
FIRST DOWNS 22 21
Seahawks Giants FIRST DOWN (RUSH) 7 4
Rushing Yards Lynch ‐ 98 Bradshaw ‐ 58 FIRST DOWN (PASS) 14 16
Receiving Yards Baldwin ‐ 136 Cruz ‐ 161
FIRST DOWN (PENALTY) 1 1
Passing Yards Jackson‐ 166 Manning ‐4 20
TOTAL YDS 424 464
Touchdowns four players tied ‐ 1 three players tied ‐1
Field Goals (long) Hauschka (51) Tynes (26) RUSHES‐YDS 29‐145 25‐69
Tackles (solo) Harthorne ‐ 8 (5) Rolle ‐ 8 (6) AVG. RUSH GAIN 5.0 2.8
Williams – 8 (7) PASS‐COMP‐ATT‐INT 41‐26‐1 39‐24‐3
Sacks Clemons ‐ 2.0 Pierre‐Paul ‐2.5 PASSINGS YDS 279 395
Interceptions three players tied ‐1 Ross ‐ 1 KICKOFFS 7 6
PUNTS‐AVG. 7‐44.6 7‐49.0
RETURN YDS. 180 12
PENALTIES‐YARDS 10‐70 7‐52
FUMBLES‐LOST 3‐2 3‐2
TOUCHDOWNS 4 3
RUSHING TDS 1 0
PASSING TDS 2 3
EXTRA POINTS‐ATTEMPTS 4‐4 3‐3
FG MADE‐ATT 2‐2 1‐1
RED ZONE EFF 50% 50%
TIME OF POSESSION 28:46 31:14
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October 9, 2011
By Michael Eisen
His players echoed the coach’s disappointment.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Giants tried living on the
“It is embarrassing, as a good as we have been playing the
edge for the third week in a row, but this time they fell
last couple weeks, to come out here and lay an egg,”
into the abyss.
defensive lineman Dave Tollefson said. “Embarrassing is
Poised to earn their third fourth‐quarter comeback the only way I can think of. It is at home and it is a game
victory in as many weeks, the Giants twice traveled inside that we are not going to get back. They are in our
the Seattle 15‐yard line in the final six minutes, but conference and we have to play better than that.”
committed two costly penalties, scored only three points
“We didn’t play well,” quarterback Eli Manning said.
and threw an interception that ricocheted off their
“That’s all it came down to.”
receiver’s hands and was returned 94 yards for the
clinching touchdown. That ended a game in which the Manning did his best to overcome that, throwing for a
Giants had five turnovers, gave up a safety, averaged 2.8 career‐high 420 yards and three touchdowns while
yards a carry, surrendered 424 yards to a team that was completing 24 of 39 passes. But he also threw three
ranked 32nd and last in the NFL in total offense, and fell interceptions and lost a fumble.
to the Seahawks, 36‐25, Sunday in MetLife Stadium.
Victor Cruz had career‐high totals of eight catches for 161
“We played poorly,” Coach Tom Coughlin said. “When yards, including a spectacular 68‐yard touchdown. But he
you don’t deserve to win you don’t win. We didn’t was also the central figure on two crippling fourth‐
complement each other at all today. We had done that quarter turnovers.
last week and I felt good about the end of the game – the
way all three phases helped out – but this week, the In addition to Cruz’s score, Manning threw touchdown
sloppiness of the game, the turnovers. You’re not going passes of 12 yards to Jake Ballard and 19 yards to Hakeem
to win football games when you’re handing people the Nicks, and Lawrence Tynes kicked a 26‐yard field goal for
ball.” the Giants.
The loss snapped the Giants’ three‐game winning streak Seattle scored on Tarvaris Jackson’s 11‐yard touchdown
and left them at 3‐2. In their previous two games, they pass to Ben Okomanu, Charlie Whitehurst’s go‐ahead
had come from behind in the fourth quarter to win at scoring pass to Doug Baldwin, Marshawn Lynch’s one‐
Philadelphia and Arizona. This time they led twice in the yard run, a safety when Anthony Hargrove tackled D.J.
fourth, 22‐19 and 25‐22. But they committed two fourth‐ Ware in the end zone, Steven Hauschka field goals of 51
quarter turnovers and left rookie wide receiver Doug and 43 yards, and Brandon Browner’s 94‐yard
Baldwin uncovered on the game‐winning 27‐yard interception return with just 1:08 remaining.
touchdown pass.
Thirty‐one points were scored in the wild fourth quarter.
“I fully expected to win,” Coughlin said. “Probably the The Giants took a 22‐19 lead, and seemed to seize the
most miserable feeling as we’ve had around here in a momentum, when Manning and Cruz hooked up for their
long time. To win three straight and then come into our long score with 12:37 remaining.
own place at home and not win, and not to be
representative of where we are. We were plus‐four (in
turnover differential) coming in here.”
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Facing a third‐and‐13 at his own 32‐yard line, Manning
The Giants responded again, as Manning hooked up with
threw the ball downfield to Cruz, who was sandwiched at
Cruz for back‐to‐back completions of 41 and 19 yards to
the Seattle 30 by cornerback Richard Sherman and safety
give the Giants a first down at the Seattle five with 1:25
Kam Chancellor. Cruz got his hands on the ball, tipped it
left. Will Beatty’s false start penalty forced them back to
in the air and caught it with his right hand as the
the 10. Manning then threw to the left side for Cruz. The
defensive backs lost sight of it. He then sprinted 25 yards
ball tipped off the receiver’s hands to Browner, who
to the end zone as Giants fans began chanting his name.
returned it past the Seattle bench area and all the way to
Ahmad Bradshaw scored on a two‐point conversion that
the end zone for the final touchdown.
extended the Giants’ lead to three.
“I thought I gripped it, but as soon as I went to grip it in I
The Giants quickly forced Seattle to punt and took
got hit and it got bobbled up in the air and I knew it was
possession at their 17‐yard line, hoping to burn time off
all downhill from there because there were two guys
the clock and pad their lead. But on the third play,
(there),” Cruz said. “I knew one of them was going to pick
Manning completed a five‐yard pass to Cruz, who was hit
it off.
by cornerback Walter Thurmond and fumbled. The ball
was recovered by Chancellor at the 25. The Seahawks “That was for the game. … We were driving, we were in
didn’t gain a yard on their ensuing possession, but there, we potentially could have won the game on that
Hauschka kicked a 43‐yard field goal to tie the score at play. It kind of erases (his touchdown). You always want
22‐22. to win the game, but whenever you do something to
negate that it always wipes the good and you see the
Manning’s 32‐yard pass to Ballard helped give the Giants
bad.”
a first‐and‐goal at the seven. But Ballard’s false start
penalty moved them back five yards and they soon stalled “Any time a ball gets tipped up in the air it’s not a good
at the 12‐yard line. Tynes’ 26‐yard field goal gave them thing,” Coughlin said. “There’s too many bodies flying
another three‐point lead, 25‐22. around right there.”
Seattle moved from its own 20 to the Giants’ 27. On The Seahawks had increased their lead to 19‐14 on
second‐and‐10, Osi Umenyiora jumped offside, and the Hauschka’s long field goal 32 seconds into the fourth
Giants defenders seemed to stop. But the Seattle offense quarter. Before the kick, Seattle drove 33 yards on nine
kept playing and Whitehurst – who replaced the injured plays following a Giants punt. Lynch gained 18 yards on a
Jackson (shoulder) – threw a pass to the end zone for run off left tackle and Whitehurst threw two passes to
Baldwin, the rookie free agent who caught the ball with Sidney Rice covering 20 yards.
no Giant within 10 yards of him.
Seattle took a 16‐14 lead with 7:02 remaining in the third
“I thought we heard a whistle,” Umenyiora said. “But quarter when Ware was dropped by Hargrove for two
regardless, you can’t stop playing, no matter what. That’s points. The Giants were backed up to their own five‐yard
what we’ve been coached. If somebody jumps offside, we line after a punt by Jon Ryan. On first down, Ware took a
have to keep on playing. Unfortunately, we didn’t do that handoff from Manning and was instantly slammed to the
and we gave up a touchdown.” ground by Hargrove for the safety.
“I don’t think there was confusion,” Coughlin said. “I think “I thought when I looked at it up above that he had
that you’ve got to keep playing. You’re a defensive team, gotten the ball out of the end zone,” Coughlin said, “but
make them come. We had done that earlier in the day evidently that wasn’t the case.”
and they blew the whistle. This time they didn’t blow the
whistle. So the play stands.” It was the first safety given up by the Giants since Sept.
26, 2010, when Ahmad Bradshaw was penalized for an
illegal chop block in the end zone against Tennessee.
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Manning’s 19‐yard touchdown pass to Nicks with only 11
Ballard’s touchdown only tied the score, because Seattle
seconds remaining in the second quarter knotted the
had scored on the game’s first series on Jackson’s 11‐yard
halftime score at 14‐14.
pass to Ben Obomanu. On second‐and‐10, Jackson threw
On first down, Nicks lined up on the right side, got a step a short, quick pass to the left side for Obomanu, who
on cornerback Walter Thurmond – who started in place of caught the ball and stepped untouched into the end zone.
the injured Marcus Trufant – and stretched out to catch
The Seahawks took the opening kickoff and drove 80
Manning’s pinpoint pass in the end zone.
yards in eight plays using a no‐huddle offense. The big
The Giants took possession at their own 41 after Aaron plays were Jackson passes of 17 yards to Lynch and 16
Ross intercepted Jackson’s pass for Obomanu right in yards to Rice. Seattle was aided Phillips’ 12‐yard penalty
front of the Giants’ sideline. They needed only four for unnecessary roughness, which gave the visitors a first
Manning passes to travel the 59 yards to the goal line. down at the Giants’ 11. Obomanu scored two plays later.
The drive began with a 12‐yard pass to Nicks. Manning This was the first time the Giants allowed an opening‐
followed with a 10‐yard pass to Mario Manningham. possession touchdown since Nov. 28, 2010, when
Nicks accounted for the final 37 yards on receptions of 18 Jacksonville’s Rashad Jennings scored on a five‐yard run.
yards and the 19‐yard touchdown.
It was the first time both the Giants and their opponents
The Giants trailed, 14‐7, after the first quarter, the first scored touchdowns on their opening drives since Nov. 25,
time they allowed 14 points in the first 15 minutes since 2007. The opposing quarterback that day was Jackson,
last Dec. 26 at Green Bay. then with the Minnesota Vikings. Jackson threw a 60‐yard
touchdown pass to Rice. The Giants soon evened the
Seattle took its second lead on a two‐play, 48‐yard drive score on Reuben Droughns’ one‐yard run.
that was all Lynch. On first down, Lynch sprinted down
the right sideline before he was pushed out of bounds by
Kenny Phillips at the one‐yard line. On the next play,
Lynch ran off right guard into the end zone for the seven‐
point advantage.
The Giants scored on their first possession on Manning’s
12‐yard pass to Ballard. On second‐and‐seven, the big
tight end caught Manning’s pass at the three‐yard line
before forcing his way past linebacker David Hawthorne
and safeties Earl Thomas and Chancellor on his way to the
end zone.
The score capped a seven‐play, 80‐yard drive that
included a 28‐yard throw to Ballard and a 17‐yarder to
Manningham.
It was the Giants’ first opening‐possession touchdown
since Dec. 5, 2010, when Brandon Jacobs scored on an
eight‐yard run vs. Washington.
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NOTES, ANECDOTES, AND STATISTICS
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Notes and statistics from the *The Seahawks scored a touchdown on the game’s first
Giants’ 36‐25 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in MetLife offensive series when Jackson threw an 11‐yard
Stadium. touchdown pass to Ben Obomanu with 2:32 elapsed. It
was the first time in their last 10 games that the Giants
*The Giants’ three‐game winning streak ended and they had allowed an opening‐possession touchdown. The last
fell to 3‐2. opponent to score a touchdown on its first drive was
Jacksonville last Nov. 28, on Rashad Jennings’ five‐yard
*The Giants gained 464 yards, their highest total since run. Under Coughlin, the Giants are 12‐14 when their
they had 480 yards in a 33‐20 loss to Dallas on Nov. 14, opponents score a first‐possession touchdown.
2010.
*This was the first time both the Giants and their
*The Giants had 395 net passing yards, their highest total opponents scored touchdowns on their opening drives
since Oct. 13, 1985, when they threw for 443 yards at since Nov. 25, 2007. Ironically, the opposing quarterback
Cincinnati. The 395 passing yards tie for the fifth‐highest who threw an early touchdown pass that afternoon was
total in team history. Jackson, then with the Minnesota Vikings. Jackson threw
a 60‐yard strike to Sidney Rice, now his Seattle teammate,
*The Giants outgained Seattle, 464‐424. It was the first
just 41 seconds into the game. The Giants countered that
time they gained more yards than their opponents since
afternoon with Reuben Droughns’ one‐yard run.
Dec. 13, 2010 vs. Minnesota in Detroit (395‐164). The
Giants had been outgained in their previous seven games. *The Giants trailed after one quarter, 14‐7. It was the first
time they allowed 14 first‐quarter points since Dec. 26,
*Seattle’s 424 yards were the most allowed by the Giants
2010 at Green Bay.
since Dallas gained 427 yards last Nov. 14.
*In both of their losses – vs. Seattle and at Washington ‐
*The Giants sacked Seattle quarterbacks Tarvaris Jackson
the Giants have been tied at halftime, 14‐14. The Giants
and Charlie Whitehurst six times, their highest total since
have lost their last five regular season games when tied at
they had 10 sacks vs. Chicago on Oct. 3, 2010.
halftime, dating back to 2007.
*The Giants scored a touchdown on their first offensive
*Seattle scored on a safety in the third quarter when D.J.
possession when Eli Manning threw a 12‐yard pass to
Ware was tackled in the end zone by Anthony Hargrove.
tight end Jake Ballard. It was the first time the Giants
It was the first safety given up by the Giants since Sept.
reached the end zone on their opening drive since Dec. 5,
26, 2010, when Ahmad Bradshaw was penalized for an
2010, when Brandon Jacobs scored on an eight‐yard run
illegal chop block in the end zone against Tennessee.
vs. Washington. Under Tom Coughlin, the Giants are 19‐9
in regular season games in which they score a first‐ *Bradshaw’s successful two‐point conversion in the
possession touchdown. fourth quarter was the Giants’ second in as many tries
this season. Brandon Jacobs scored two points in
The Giants’ previous three first‐possession touchdowns
Philadelphia on Sept. 25.
had been runs. They had last scored on an opening‐series
touchdown pass at Kansas City on Oct. 4, 2009, when *Eli Manning completed 24 of 39 passes for a career‐high
Steve Smith caught a three‐yard Manning throw. 420 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.
Manning’s previous career high was 391 yards vs.
Philadelphia on Dec. 13, 2009. His third‐highest total was
386 yards vs. Tennessee on Sept. 26, 2010. All three
games were Giants home losses.
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*This was the fourth time in his career that Manning *Brandon Browner’s 94‐yard interception return for the
threw at least three touchdown passes and three game’s final touchdown was the longest against the
interceptions in the game same. Giants since Dallas’ Bryan McCann had a 101‐yard return
for a score on Nov. 14, 2010. It was the second
*Manning started his 108th consecutive regular season interception returned for a touchdown against the Giants
game, the fifth‐longest streak by a quarterback in NFL this season. Washington’s Ryan Kerrigan scored from nine
history. He had been tied with Joe Ferguson. yards out in the season opener.
*Manning fell to 21‐5 in games in October. *Seattle rookie Doug Baldwin caught eight passes for 136
yards. It was the second week in a row a Giants opponent
*When Earl Thomas intercepted a Manning pass in the had eight catches (Larry Fitzgerald did it last week).
second quarter, it ended the quarterback’s streak of 98 Baldwin’s yardage total was the highest by a Giants
consecutive passes without a pick. He had not thrown an opponent since Green Bay’s Greg Jennings had 142 last
interception since the opening series against St. Louis on Dec. 26.
Sept. 19.
*Aaron Ross intercepted a Jackson pass, his third pick of
*In addition to the three interceptions, the Giants lost the season. That ties the career high he set in as a rookie
two fumbles, one each by Manning and Victor Cruz. The in 2007 and again in 2008.
five turnovers was their highest total since they had six at
Green Bay on Dec. 26, 2010. *Michael Boley recovered his third fumble of the season,
one shy of his career high.
*Cruz had career‐high totals of eight receptions for 161
yards, including a 68‐yard touchdown. His previous bests *Kevin Boothe started for the first time in his career at
were six catches last week at Arizona and 110 yards two center, replacing David Baas (burner). Baas’ absence
weeks ago against Philadelphia. ended his personal streaks of 67 consecutive games
played and 45 consecutive starts. He had last missed a
*Tight end Jake Ballard set a career high with 72 yards on game on Sept. 10, 2007, when he did not suit up for the
three catches, including a 12‐yard touchdown. San Francisco 49ers’ season opener vs. Arizona.
*Jason Pierre‐Paul led the Giants with 2.5 sacks. That *Jim Cordle, who spent the entire 2010 season on the
increased his season total to 7.0. He had 4.5 as a rookie practice squad and was signed off the squad last week,
last year. was active for the first time in his career. Cordle replaced
Zak DeOssie (concussion) as the long snapper in the
*Osi Umenyiora had 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble.
second half and right guard Chris Snee (concussion) late
Umenyiora has 3.5 sacks in two games since returning
in the game.
from a knee injury.
*Snee has been hospitalized overnight for observation as
*Mathias Kiwanuka picked up his first sack of the season.
a result of the concussion he suffered late in today’s
*Rookie linebacker Jacquian Williams led the Giants with game.
eight tackles (seven solo).
*Cornerback Justin Tryon, signed last week, made his
*Steven Hauschka kicked a 51‐yard field goal for the Giants debut on special teams.
Seahawks, the longest against the Giants since Carolina’s
*The Seahawks beat the Giants in New Jersey for the first
John Kasay booted a 52‐yarder on Sept. 12, 2010. It was
time since Dec. 11, 1983, a 17‐12 decision. The Giants
the first 50‐yarder attempted against the Giants this
lead the series, 9‐6.
season and the first kicked against the Giants since
Detroit’s Jason Hanson booted two 50‐yarders on Oct. 17,
2010.
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*The Giants’ inactive players were defensive end Justin *The Giants’ game captains were Snee and Corey
Tuck (groin/neck), who missed his second game in a row Webster. Michael Boley substituted for Tuck, joining
and third of the season; running back Brandon Jacobs other season‐long captains, Manning and Zak DeOssie
(knee); Baas; offensive linemen Mitch Petrus and James
Brewer, wide receiver Michael Clayton and cornerback
Prince Amukamara (foot).
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October 2, 2011
1 2 3 4 OT F
GIANTS 0 10 0 21 ‐ 31
CARDINALS 3 33 14 7 ‐ 27
SCORING SUMMARY
Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point)(Drive Information) Visitor Home
Cardinals 1 13:02 J. Feely 27 yd. Field Goal (4‐7, 1:35) 0 3
Cardinals 1 7:57 J. Feely 27 yd. Field Goal (16‐79, 9:20) 0 6
Giants 2 2:54 A. Bradshaw 13 yd. run (L. Tynes kick) (10‐69, 5:03) 7 6
Giants 2 0:01 L. Tynes 30 yd. Field Goal (5‐61, 0:28) 10 6
Cardinals 3 10:24 C. Wells 1 yd. run (J. Feely kick) (8‐78, 4:36) 10 13
Cardinals 3 2:55 C. Wells 1 yd. run (J. Feely kick) (2‐5, 0:40) 10 20
Giants 4 12:07 B. Jacobs 1 yd. run (L. Tynes kick) (13‐75, 5:48) 17 20
Cardinals 4 5:16 C. Wells 2 yd. run (J. Feely kick) (6‐77, 3:09) 17 27
Giants 4 3:37 J. Ballard 2 yd. pass from Eli Manning (L. Tynes kick) (7‐80, 1:39) 24 27
Giants 4 2:39 H. Nicks 29 yd. pass from Eli Manning (L. Tynes kick) (2‐48, 0:31) 31 27
TOP INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES TEAM STATS GIANTS CARDINALS
FIRST DOWNS 24 22
Giants Cardinals FIRST DOWN (RUSH) 5 8
Rushing Yards Bradshaw ‐ 39 Wells ‐ 138
FIRST DOWN (PASS) 16 11
Receiving Yards Nicks ‐ 162 Fitzgerald ‐ 102
FIRST DOWN (PENALTY) 3 3
Passing Yards Manning ‐ 321 Kolb ‐ 237
TOTAL YDS 360 368
Touchdowns four players tied ‐ 1 Wells ‐ 3
Field Goals (long) Tynes (30) Feely (27) RUSHES‐YDS 24‐54 32‐156
Tackles (solo) Boley ‐ 7 (5) Peterson ‐ 7 (7) AVG. RUSH GAIN 2.3 4.9
Sacks Umenyiora ‐ 2.0 Carter ‐1 PASS‐COMP‐ATT‐INT 40‐27‐0 34‐20‐1
Tollefson – 2.0 PASSINGS YDS 306 212
Interceptions Rolle ‐ 1 ‐ 6 6
KICKOFFS
PUNTS‐AVG. 5‐44.6 4‐45.0
RETURN YDS. 30 28
PENALTIES‐YARDS 7‐55 11‐118
FUMBLES‐LOST 2‐2 2‐1
TOUCHDOWNS 4 3
RUSHING TDS 2 3
PASSING TDS 2 0
EXTRA POINTS‐ATTEMPTS 4‐4 3‐3
FG MADE‐ATT 1‐1 2‐2
RED ZONE EFF 75% 50%
TIME OF POSESSION 28:01 31:59
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October 2, 2011
By Michael Eisen
“This was huge,” cornerback Corey Webster said of the
GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Arizona Cardinals probably wish victory. “We just kept grinding. It shows you the
they were as successful and exciting in University of perseverance this team has. We never stopped, we never
Phoenix Stadium as the Giants are. gave up, we never thought we were out of the game. We
were able to keep scrapping until we got the W.”
The Giants certainly feel at home here. They used an
exhilarating fourth‐quarter to erase a late 10‐point deficit “We’ve done this time after time after time,” running
and defeat the Cardinals, 31‐27, their third victory in as back Brandon Jacobs said. “We’ve been coming back in
many visits here – including the thriller in Super Bowl XLII. the fourth quarter since I’ve been here. We kept fighting
This time, Eli Manning threw two touchdown passes in 58 and everyone believed we would win.”
seconds, including the game‐winning 29‐yarder to
Ahmad Bradshaw and Jacobs each rushed for a
Hakeem Nicks with 2:39 left, to give the Giants their third
touchdown, Manning threw scoring passes to Jake Ballard
consecutive victory this season.
and Nicks, and Lawrence Tynes kicked a field goal for the
“We’ve had some good games here and this was a great 3‐1 Giants. Manning completed 27 of 40 passes for 321
game, a great win,” Manning said. “These games are fun, yards and the two scores. On the two late touchdown
but I don’t think you want to play in these games every drives, he was seven‐for‐eight for 126 yards.
single week and get down 10 and have to come back. But
“It all started with 10 (Manning),” Nicks said. “He got hot.
sometimes it’s good to know that you can do that. We
We fed off his adrenaline, and we kept it going and made
have to work on getting off to a faster start and not being
plays.”
down in the fourth quarter every time.”
Two‐time Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora
“Well, it was fun,” Coach Tom Coughlin said. “I’ll say this,
returned to the starting lineup after missing the first
for a long time it was an absolute struggle. Give them
three games while rehabilitating his knee, which
credit. They are a good team. I told (Coach) Ken
underwent arthroscopic surgery on Aug. 19. Umenyiora
(Whisenhunt) that. We just kept playing. We hung in
sacked Kolb and forced a fumble in the first quarter and
there. We found a way to finish. We won the fourth
brought him down again for a 10‐yard loss on the
quarter again, which we absolutely had to do.”
Cardinals’ last desperate drive.
The Giants overcame a fourth‐quarter deficit to win for
Beanie Wells scored three touchdowns on runs that
the second week in a row. In Philadelphia, they trailed,
totaled four yards and Jay Feely kicked two field goals for
16‐14, before rallying for a 29‐16 victory. The 10‐point
the Cardinals, who lost their third game in a row and fell
fourth‐quarter deficit was the largest they overcame in a
to 1‐3.
victory since Sept. 17, 2006, when then trailed in
Philadelphia, 24‐7, but won in overtime, 30‐24. It was the The Giants’ situation looked bleak when Wells’ third
largest fourth‐quarter deficit they overcame in a victory touchdown left them in a 27‐17 hole with only 5:16
without an overtime since Oct. 23, 2005, when they remaining. But the Giants, running their no‐huddle
rallied from a 23‐10 deficit to defeat Denver in Giants offense with great efficiency, drove 80 yards in only seven
Stadium, 24‐23. plays, including Manning’s two‐yard touchdown pass to
Ballard with 3:37 remaining. On the preceding play, Nicks
made a terrific catch by snatching the ball from
cornerback A.J. Jefferson and bringing the ball to the two.
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“It was a back shoulder fade route, something we always Cruz’s reception advanced the ball to the 29‐yard line. On
practice,” Nicks said. “It was a matter of one on one and the next play, Manning lofted a ball down the left sideline
going up to get it. When I see the ball I have to go get it. It that Nicks caught for the game‐winning touchdown with
was crunch time, I knew I wanted to come down with it 2:29 remaining.
and I’m sure he did as well. But I had to get it.”
“They came after us with the blitz,” Manning said. “We
Ballard had to wait through referee Jerome Boger’s had it protected up and they played man‐to‐man. We had
review to see if his feet were inbounds before his first thrown a couple back‐shoulder balls and finally we threw
career touchdown officially counted. one over the top. I think the corner kind of stopped and
was expecting a back shoulder. It was a good job by
“I knew my feet were down,” Ballard said. “Eli put it in a Hakeem making the catch and a big win.”
great spot. I went up for the ball – it was like getting a
rebound in basketball. As soon as I caught it I got my feet The Cardinals had a last chance to win, taking possession
down as best as I could.” at their own 24 with 2:35 remaining and two timeouts.
They got as far as the Giants’ 30, where Kolb’s fourth‐
Arizona went three‐and‐out as former Cardinal Antrel down pass for Larry Fitzgerald was knocked away by
Rolle knocked down Kolb’s third‐down pass for Early Webster with 51 seconds left.
Doucet. Aaron Ross’ 18‐yard punt return gave the Giants
possession at the Arizona 48. “I thought Corey’s play on fourth down was a very good
veteran play,” Coughlin said, “because I think he had
On first down, Manning threw to Victor Cruz, who been beaten on that route a couple of times during the
appeared to get hit, continue running, then go down on game and he came up on fourth and two.”
his own. When he hit the ground he released the ball,
which the Cardinals grabbed and claimed was theirs. The “He’s a big body receiver, so they like to get him inside
officials ruled otherwise and Whisenhunt tried to and let him box you out,” Webster said. “They did that a
challenge the call. The Giants held their collective breath couple of times. It was fourth down and I owed the team
until Boger announced that Cruz was down because he one, so I thought that was a good time to come through
gave himself up and Whisenhunt could not challenge the and I made a play on the ball.”
ruling.
The Giants, trailing 20‐17, had a chance to take the lead
“I caught the ball and made one move and was going up or tie the game early in the fourth quarter when Rolle
the field,” Cruz said. “I went down because I saw two guys intercepted Kolb’s long pass up the left side for Fitzgerald.
coming at me. I just went down – I thought I was tagged Rolle’s first pick of the season gave the Giants the ball at
down, so I got up and let the ball go and was ready to go their own 42‐yard line with 10:48 left. But the offense
to the next play. I was a little worried. You’re looking on couldn’t take advantage of the takeaway and was forced
in disbelief, like, ‘What’s going on?’ I was definitely a little to punt.
nervous.”
Kolb and Co. responded by driving 77 yards in six plays,
“We got a break on that one, I think,” Manning said. “I including Wells’ 39‐yard run up the middle and his two‐
thought it was going to be ruled a fumble. I saw it pretty yard touchdown off left tackle.
clear, but I don’t know what the call was or why. They
couldn’t review it. I tried to get to the ball and snap it Jacobs’ one‐yard touchdown run with 12:07 remaining in
really quick. Everything was good about it for him. I was the fourth quarter lifted the Giants to within three points.
scrambling around and he came back to the football. He On third‐and‐goal, Jacobs bulled his way up the middle
just has to learn. I’ve made that same mistake one or two and across the goal line.
times before myself. Everything else was good about the
play, but a good lesson learned.”
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The Giants appeared to score one play earlier, when The Cardinals took possession and in a span of 1:17, they
Manning threw across the field to Ballard. But Ballard was punted twice and the Giants once. All that kicking left the
caught by Calais Campbell and after review, Boger ruled Giants with a first down at their own 27‐yard line with 29
that the second‐year tight end was down at the one. seconds remaining. Manning quickly threw down the
Jacobs scored on the next play. middle to Nicks for a 22‐yard gain. On the next play, he
found Cruz up the left sideline for 26 yards – plus a
The touchdown concluded a 13‐play, 75‐yard drive that facemask penalty on Joey Porter that moved the ball to
followed an Arizona score. The series included the Arizona 12.
consecutive passes to Cruz that covered 20 yards and a
20‐yard pass interference penalty on safety Kerry Rhodes. A pair of incomplete passes left just five seconds on the
clock, so Tynes was summoned to kick his first field goal
The Cardinals needed to travel only five yards to increase of the season. Tynes was hit on his follow‐thru by rookie
their lead to 20‐10 on Wells’ second touchdown with 2:55 Patrick Peterson, who was penalized for roughing the
remaining in the third quarter. They gained possession kicker. The 15 yards were assessed on the kickoff.
when rookie nose tackle David Carter slipped past Kevin
Boothe and knocked the ball out of Manning’s hands. Arizona had taken a 6‐0 lead on Feely’s second field goal,
Darnell Dockett recovered at the five. with 7:57 remaining in the quarter. The Cardinals put
together a 16‐play, 79‐yard drive that kept the Giants
Wells gained all the yards with runs of four yards and one defense on the field for 9:20. The longest play in the
yard, the latter on a play to the left side that looked very series was a 16‐yard Kolb pass to rookie tight end Ron
much like his initial touchdown. Housler.
Well’s one‐yard touchdown run with 10:24 remaining in The only score in the first quarter was Feely’s initial 27‐
the third quarter regained the lead for the Cardinals at yard field goal just 1:58 into the game.
13‐10. On second‐and‐goal, Wells ran left and powered
his way across the goal line. Arizona gained possession at the Giants’ 16‐yard line after
linebacker Clark Haggans recovered Bradshaw’s fumble,
Arizona took the second‐half kickoff and moved 78 yards the first lost fumble by the Giants this season. Bradshaw
in eight plays, the biggest a 47‐yard pass from Kolb to took a handoff on third‐and‐15 and gained two yards
Fitzgerald, who outfought safety Deon Grant for the ball before he was hit by Campbell and lost the ball.
at the Giants’ 11‐yard line. Two plays later, Fitzgerald’s
seven‐yard catch gave the Cardinals a first down at the The Cardinals gained seven yards before Whisenhunt sent
one. After Kolb failed to connect with Todd Heap, Wells Feely out to kick the three‐pointer.
scored his first touchdown.
Tynes’ 30‐yard field goal with one second remaining
completed a 10‐point surge in the final 2:54 of the second
quarter that gave the Giants a 10‐6 halftime lead.
Bradshaw scored the first points on a 13‐yard run around
the right side. On second‐and‐five, Bradshaw slipped
between blocks by Stacy Andrews and Henry Hynoski,
turned the corner and scored his third touchdown of the
season, and second on the ground.
The Giants drove 69 yards in 10 plays following a
Cardinals field goal. Manning completed passes of 14 and
12 yards to Nicks and 13 yards to Cruz to move the Giants
into position to score.
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NOTES, ANECDOTES, AND STATISTICS
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Notes and statistics from the Giants’ *The Giants rushed for 54 yards, their lowest total on the
31‐27 victory over the Arizona Cardinals: ground since they ran for 35 yards at Minnesota on Jan. 3,
2010.
*The Giants won their third consecutive game to finish
the first quarter of the season at 3‐1. Their next three *The Giants’ 24 first downs were the most they’ve had
games are in MetLife Stadium. since they had 25 vs. the Cowboys last November.
*The Giants are a perfect 3‐0 in University of Phoenix *The Giants’ 75‐yard touchdown drive spanning the third
Stadium. They won Super Bowl XLII here and defeated the and fourth quarters set Giants one‐possession season
Cardinals in regular season games in 2008 and on Sunday. highs for plays (13) and time (5:48). They had 10‐play
touchdown drives against both St. Louis and Philadelphia
*The Giants trailed with less than four minutes remaining and had held the ball for 5:30 on the touchdown drive vs.
in the game, 27‐17. The 10‐point deficit was the largest the Rams.
they overcame in a fourth quarter to win since Sept. 17,
2006, when then trailed in Philadelphia, 24‐7, but won in *The Cardinals kicked a field goal at the end of a 16‐play
overtime, 30‐24. It was the largest fourth‐quarter deficit drive that took 9:20. It was the most plays by a Giants
they overcame in a victory that didn’t require an overtime opponent on one possession since the Atlanta Falcons
since Oct. 23, 2005, when they rallied from a 23‐10 deficit had an 18‐play field goal drive on Nov. 22, 2009 and the
to defeat Denver in Giants Stadium, 24‐23. longest an opponent had held the ball since the
Minnesota Vikings had a field goal possession that took
*It was the second week in a row the Giants came back 9:24 on Nov. 25, 2007.
from a fourth‐quarter deficit to win on the road. Last
week in Philadelphia, they trailed early in the fourth *With a game‐time outdoor temperature of 97 degrees,
quarter, 16‐14, before rallying to win, 29‐16. the retractable roof at University of Phoenix Stadium was
closed. The Giants won their third consecutive game
*This was the largest second‐half deficit the Giants under a roof and are 9‐3 in regular season indoor games
overcame to win since Nov. 28, 2010, when they trailed under Tom Coughlin. They will next play indoors at New
Jacksonville in the third quarter, 17‐6, before winning, 24‐ Orleans on Nov. 28.
20.
*Eli Manning completed 27 of 40 passes for 321 yards,
*The Giants outscored Arizona in the fourth quarter, 21‐ two touchdowns and no interceptions. The attempts,
7. It was their highest‐scoring fourth quarter since they completions and yards were all Manning’s highest totals
scored 21 points at St. Louis on Sept. 14, 2008 and their since Nov. 14, 2010, when he hit 33 of 38 passes for 373
highest point total in any quarter since they scored 21 in yards vs. Dallas.
the first at Seattle on Nov. 7, 2010.
*The 300‐yard game was the 15th of Manning’s career.
*The 21 points in the fourth also gave the Giants their The Giants are 8‐7 in games in which he has thrown for at
highest‐scoring second half since Dec. 21, 2009, when least 300 yards. Eleven of those 15 games were on the
they scored 21 in a 45‐12 victory at Washington. road, where Manning is 7‐4.
*The Giants intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble, Manning raised his record as a starter in October to 21‐4
the 17th consecutive game they had at least one (.840).
takeaway.
*Boley led the team with seven tackles (five solo). Rolle
*The Giants’ 306 net passing yards was their highest total and Mathias Kiwanuka each had six solo tackles.
since they threw for 373 vs. Dallas on Nov. 14, 2010.
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*Manning started his 107th consecutive game, which ties *Safety Antrel Rolle, a former Cardinal, had the Giants’
him with former Buffalo Bills quarterback Joe Ferguson only interception, his first since Oct. 17, 2010 off Detroit’s
for the fifth‐longest streak by a quarterback in NFL Drew Stanton.
history.
“It was a great feeling being back where I was drafted,”
*Hakeem Nicks caught 10 passes for a career‐high 162 Rolle said. “I had a lot of friends here. The Arizona
yards. His previous best was 130 yards at Houston on Oct. Cardinals were great to me. I appreciate them. They’re a
10, 2010 – when Nicks set his career best with 12 catches, first‐class organization. But it’s always good to get a win,
the only other time he had double‐digit receptions in a no matter where it is.”
game. It was his second 100‐game game of the season
*Lawrence Tynes kicked his first field goal of the season, a
(122 vs. Washington) and the eighth of his career (the
30‐yarder with one second remaining in the second
Giants are 5‐3 in games in which Nicks has at least 100
quarter.
receiving yards).
*Center David Baas did not play in the second half after
*Nicks’ 10 catches increased his career total to 150.
suffering a burner. He was replaced by Kevin Boothe.
*Brandon Jacobs scored the 51st rushing touchdown of
“Give Kevin Boothe credit,” Coach Tom Coughlin said.
his career, leaving him four shy of Tiki Barber’s franchise
“He’s done that many times, come into the game at
record.
whatever spot you need him to play. He’s gone in and
*Jake Ballard’s two‐yard touchdown reception in the from an assignment standpoint, he’s done an outstanding
fourth quarter was the first TD of his career. job.”
*Victor Cruz had a career‐high six receptions for 98 yards, *Arizona’s Beanie Wells rushed for 138 yards and three
just missing his second consecutive 100‐yard game. touchdowns on 28 carries, the highest rushing total by a
Giants opponent since Carolina’s Jonathan Stewart ran
*Defensive end Osi Umenyiora made his 2011 debut as for 206 yards on Dec. 27, 2009.
the starting right defensive end. He
*Wells is the first opponent to score three touchdowns
missed the first three games while rehabbing from his on runs of one, one and two yards against the Giants
Aug. 19 arthroscopic knee surgery. Playing about half the since Green Bay’s John Kuhn on Dec. 26, 2010. Kuhn
defensive snaps, Umenyiora had two sacks of Kevin Kolb scored on eight and one‐yard runs and on a five‐yard
for 15 yards, including one on which he forced a fumble catch. Wells is the first player to rush for three
that was recovered by Jacquian Williams – his first career touchdowns in a game against the Giants since Carolina’s
recovery. DeAngelo Williams ran for four on Dec. 21, 2008 (runs of
13, five, one and 30 yards). The last opponent to rush for
*Justin Tuck, the Giants’ other two‐time Pro Bowl
exactly three scores in a game was San Diego’s LaDainian
defensive end, was inactive with neck and groin injuries.
Tomlinson on Sept.25, 2005 (runs of one, three and five
It was the second game Tuck missed this season – he also
yards).
sat out the opener in Washington – after playing in every
game each of the previous four seasons. *The Giants’ inactive players were Tuck, wide receivers
Michael Clayton and Brandon Stokley, cornerback Prince
Second‐year man Jason Pierre‐Paul, who started the first
Amukamara, running back Da’Rel Scott and offensive
three games at right end for Umenyiora, stepped in for
linemen Mitch Petrus and James Brewer.
Tuck on the left side and had five tackles (three solo).
*Michael Boley stood in for Tuck as the defensive captain
*Dave Tollefson also sacked Kolb twice, the first two‐sack
(joining season‐long captains Manning and Zak DeOssie).
game of his career.
Chris Snee and Rolle were the game captains.
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September 25, 2011
1 2 3 4 OT F
GIANTS 14 0 0 15 ‐ 29
EAGLES 0 13 3 0 ‐ 16
SCORING SUMMARY
Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point)(Drive Information) Visitor Home
Giants 1 6:04 B. Jacobs 40 yd. pass from E. Manning (L. Tynes kick) (6‐73, 2:43) 7 0
Giants 1 0:49 V. Cruz 74 yd. pass from E. Manning (L. Tynes kick) (3‐82, 1:26) 14 0
Eagles 2 7:47 A. Henery 21 yd, Field Goal (15‐77, 8:02) 14 3
Eagles 2 1:54 L.McCoy 11 yd. run (A. Henery kick) (7‐71, 3:21) 14 10
Eagles 2 0:00 A. Henery 38 yd. Field Goal (5‐26, 1:12) 14 13
Eagles 3 0:59 A. Henery 21 yd. Field Goal (14‐88, 8:52) 14 16
Giants 4 8:07 V. Cruz 28 yd. pass from E. Manning (B. Jacobs run) (7‐54, 3:30) 22 16
Giants 4 3:32 A. Bradshaw 18 yd. pass from E. Manning (L. Tynes kick) (10‐56, 4:28) 29 16
TOP INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES TEAM STATS GIANTS EAGLES
FIRST DOWNS 14 25
Giants Eagles FIRST DOWN (RUSH) 7 13
Rushing Yards Bradshaw ‐ 86 McCoy ‐ 128
FIRST DOWN (PASS) 6 11
Receiving Yards Cruz ‐ 110 Maclin ‐ 69
FIRST DOWN (PENALTY) 1 1
Passing Yards Manning ‐ 254 Vick ‐ 176
TOTAL YDS 334 376
Touchdowns Cruz ‐ 2 McCoy‐1
Field Goals (long) ‐ Henery (38) RUSHES‐YDS 25‐102 40‐177
Tackles (solo) Williams ‐ 9 (9) Cole ‐ 5 (4) AVG. RUSH GAIN 4.1 4.4
Sacks Pierre‐Paul ‐ 2.0 Cole ‐1 PASS‐COMP‐ATT‐INT 23‐16‐0 30‐20‐3
Babin ‐ 1 PASSINGS YDS 232 199
Jenkins ‐ 1 5 4
KICKOFFS
Interceptions Ross ‐ 2 ‐
PUNTS‐AVG. 4‐41.0 2‐45.0
RETURN YDS. 32 13
PENALTIES‐YARDS 4‐21 7‐36
FUMBLES‐LOST 0‐0 3‐0
TOUCHDOWNS 4 1
RUSHING TDS 0 1
PASSING TDS 4 0
EXTRA POINTS‐ATTEMPTS 3‐3 1‐1
FG MADE‐ATT 0‐0 3‐3
RED ZONE EFF 100% 20%
TIME OF POSESSION 23:09 36:51
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September 25, 2011
By Michael Eisen
Aaron Ross rebounded from last week’s benching to
PHILADELPHIA – As Lawrence Tynes trotted onto the field intercept two passes and Kenny Phillips had a third pick.
to kick off with 3:32 remaining, it appeared an evacuation Phillips, Jason Pierre‐Paul and rookie Jacquian Williams
order had been issued for Lincoln Financial Field, so had nine tackles apiece (all of Williams’ stops were solo).
empty were the stands. Eli Manning’s fourth touchdown Pierre‐Paul had two sacks. Michael Boley made a huge
pass of the game had all but clinched the Giants’ 29‐16 tackle to stop an Eagles bid on fourth down. Safety Deon
victory and drained the life from both the Philadelphia Grant, who played most of the game in place of middle
Eagles and their fans.With good reason. The Giants had linebacker Greg Jones, had seven tackles (six solo).
set aside their numerous injuries, their six‐game losing
“This is a very satisfying win,” said guard Chris Snee, who
streak to the Eagles and the hype that had made their
played in his 17th Giants‐Eagles game. “To beat a team
opponents so popular to the football public and earned a
that talented in their environment, it shows we can
complete and rewarding victory on the road.
potentially be a very good football team.”
“You’ve got to be able to work your way through all these
“I think this is a big win,” Jacobs said. “We had not beaten
things,” Coach Tom Coughlin said after the Giants’ first
Philly here in a while and this was a big game. We beat a
victory over the Eagles in almost three years. “It’s early in
good team with good talent and a great quarterback
the season, we’re 2‐1, that certainly means a lot to us.
(Michael Vick, who broke his right hand in the game). We
We’ve stuck by the idea of just speaking to the next guy
showed that we can win games against good teams.”
to come along and other players have to step up when
you have injuries of the nature that we’ve had. And a lot The game was a three‐act play. Acts 1 and 3 belonged to
of guys did play very, very well and are going to have to the Giants, who outscored the Eagles 14‐0 in the first
continue to.” quarter and 15‐0 in the fourth to win when trailing after
three quarters for the first time since last Nov. 28 vs.
“It’s always great to beat the Eagles on their home field,
Jacksonville. The second act was controlled by
because they have great players,” Manning said. “We felt
Philadelphia, which shut out the Giants, 16‐0, in the
coming in that we could beat these guys because we
second and third quarters. LeSean McCoy ran for Philly’s
should have last year. We knew we had to win the fourth
only touchdown and rookie Alex Henery kicked three field
quarter. This year, unlike last year, we won the last eight
goals.
minutes of the game. It was a big win for us.”
A takeaway and two Manning touchdown passes helped
It was easy to look anywhere in the Giants locker room
give the Giants their early lead.
and see a player who made a key contribution in the
game. Manning’s 145.7 passer rating was his highest ever The Eagles advanced to the Giants’ 19‐yard line on their
in a full game. Victor Cruz stepped in for the inactive first offensive possession. But the march ended when
Mario Manningham and scored his first two NFL Vick’s second down pass for Steve Smith was intercepted
touchdowns on receptions of 74 and 28 yards (he had by Ross, his first pick in almost three years. Ross returned
three catches for 110 yards). Ahmad Bradshaw had team‐ the ball to the 27‐yard line. Vick was pressured by
high totals of 86 rushing yards and five catches, one the Williams on the play.
18‐yard touchdown that sent the fans scurrying from
their seats. Brandon Jacobs had a 40‐yard
touchdown catch.
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Two Bradshaw runs totaling 19 yards and two Manning Philadelphia immediately capitalized, driving 71 yards in
completions advanced the ball to the Philadelphia 40‐ seven plays, including Vick passes of 17 yards to tight end
yard line. On second‐and‐five, Jacobs ran out of the Clay Harbor and 13 yards to Jeremy Maclin, as well as
backfield and up the left side, seemingly unnoticed by any McCoy’s 11‐yard touchdown run with 1:54 remaining in
Eagles defender. Manning threw a pass that Jacobs the first half. On second‐and‐10, immediately after the
caught at the 20 before he sprinted untouched to the end two‐minute warning, McCoy took a handoff and stepped
zone for a 7‐0 lead with 6:04 remaining in the quarter. It forward. Finding nowhere to run, McCoy moved left and
was the fourth receiving touchdown of Jacobs’ career and turned upfield. He sidestepped Antrel Rolle at the eight
first since Dec. 6, 2009. on his way to the end zone.
After a Philadelphia punt, the Giants took possession at The Eagles next took possession at the Giants’ 46 after a
their own 18‐yard line. Two Jacobs' runs left them with a 27‐yard punt out of bounds by Steve Weatherford. They
third‐and‐two at the 26. Manning then threw a pass to advanced to the 20, where Vick fumbled and recovered
the left side for Victor Cruz, who caught the ball at the 34 the ball for no gain with the seconds ticking off the clock
and soon sidestepped an attempted tackle by safety Kurt and Philadelphia out of timeouts. The field goal team
Coleman – who then collided with cornerback Nnamdi rushed onto the field and Henery connected on a 38‐
Asomugha, causing both defenders to fall to the ground. yarder as time expired to slice the Giants’ halftime lead to
Cruz then took off down the deserted left sideline and 14‐13.
scored his first professional touchdown to give the Giants
a 14‐point lead. For the second time in the game, the Eagles had a first
down on the doorstep of the goal line, this time at the
“He knew that this was his opportunity,” Coughlin said. two. The Giants defense again stepped up, turning back
“We did say it to him in so many words. And he Vick and Owen Schmitt on runs into the line. Henerey was
responded very, very well.” “(Cruz) made catches in this forced to kick another 21‐yard field goal, which gave
game that were great,” Manning said. Philadelphia its only lead at 16‐14.
The Eagles stole the show in the second act, scoring 16 That was the Eagles’ last hurrah, as the final quarter
unanswered points, to take a 16‐14 lead. Henery scored belonged the Giants. The visitors began to regain control
Philadelphia’s first points on a 21‐yard field goal with 7:47 early in the quarter when, on fourth‐and‐one from the
remaining in the first quarter. Before the kick, the Eagles Giants’ 43, Boley shot up field and dropped McCoy for a
traveled 77 yards in 14 plays and 8:02. The longest play three‐yard loss.
on the drive was the first, Vick’s 17‐yard pass to DeSean
Jackson. Philadelphia then moved methodically down the “For us it was time to step up and put an end to the
field and had a first‐and‐goal at the three. The Giants drive,” Boley said. “I saw it was a run and ran up and got
almost got away without allowing a point, but Phillips him before he could turn the corner.”
could not hold on to Vick’s third‐and‐goal pass (that was
Suitably inspired, the offense drove 54 yards in only
tipped by Pierre‐Paul) to the end zone for Steve Smith.
seven plays, including the 28‐yard touchdown pass to
Henery came on to kick the field goal.
Cruz, who leaped and somehow caught the ball between
Coughlin tried to keep momentum with the Giants when Jarrad Page and Asomugha.
he decided to go for it on fourth‐and‐three from the
Eagles’ 31‐yard line. But they came up a yard short when
Travis Beckum slipped and fell while catching Manning’s
pass to the left side.
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“He really, really played well,” Coughlin said of Cruz. “He “I was very, very happy for him,” Coughlin said. “He
understood exactly what had to happen and he made it played very well. He put himself in position. He did a good
happen. The second touchdown, he goes up in the air job of understanding what they were trying to do, of
over the top of two people and makes a play. It’s not like recognizing the formations that they threw at us, and
just catching it and running with it. The ball was in the air putting himself in position to make plays.”
and all three people were stopped and about to elevate
and he goes up and makes a play like that. That was a Four minutes after the pick, Lawrence Tynes was set to
heck of a play.” try a field goal that would have increased the Giants’ lead
to nine points. But Jason Babin was penalized five yards
Coughlin went for two and the first attempt, a pass to for encroachment, giving the Giants a first down at the
Brandon Stokley, failed. But Page was offside and on the 17. Three plays later, Manning flipped a short pass to
second try from the one, Jacobs bulled his way over the Bradshaw, who zipped through the defense for the
goal line for a 22‐16 lead touchdown that commenced a Giants celebration and
sent the Eagles fans home early and unhappy.
The surge continued on the Eagles’ next offensive play,
when Ross intercepted a pass thrown by backup
quarterback Mike Kafka.
“You just have to keep the pressure on,” said Ross, who
was temporarily removed from last week’s victory over
St. Louis by the coaches. “It’s huge for us to come down
here and get a win.”
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NOTES, ANECDOTES, AND STATISTICS
PHILADELPHIA – Notes and statistics from the Giants’ 29‐ *The Eagles rushed for 177 yards, the most yards on the
16 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Lincoln Financial ground by a Giants opponent since Philadelphia ran for
Field. 197 yards on Dec. 19, 2010. The Giants had allowed 194
rushing yards combined in their first two games.
*The Giants won their second game in a row and
improved to 2‐1. Philadelphia fell to 1‐2. *Eli Manning completed 16 of 23 passes for 254 yards,
four touchdowns and no interceptions. It was the sixth
*The Giants snapped a six‐game losing streak to four‐touchdown game of Manning’s career and his first
Philadelphia (five regular season games and one in the since Dec. 19, 2010…against the Eagles. The Giants are 3‐
postseason). They had last defeated the Eagles on Nov. 9, 3 in games in which Manning throws four touchdown
2008. passes.
*The Giants improved to 5‐4 in regular season games in *Manning’s passer rating was 145.7, his highest ever in a
Lincoln Financial Field. game in which he took all or the vast majority of the
offensive snaps. His previous best was a 144.4 rating at
*The Giants are 26‐28 in games following a Monday night
Washington on Dec. 21, 2009. Manning had a perfect
game, including 8‐7 since 2000.
158.3 rating vs. Oakland on Oct. 11, 2009, but he played
*The Giants’ 14‐0 lead after one quarter was their largest only the first five series of the game.
at that juncture since they led Washington by the same
*Manning’s 74‐yard pass to Victor Cruz for the Giants’
score last Dec. 5.
second touchdown is tied for the fourth‐longest scoring
*The Giants trailed after three quarters, 16‐14. This was pass of Manning’s career. He threw touchdown passes of
their first victory when they were behind entering the 92 (Jan. 1 at Washington) and 85 yards (Dec. 26 at Green
fourth quarter since Nov. 28, 2010, when they overcame Bay) to Mario Manningham in the final two weeks of the
a 17‐9 deficit to beat Jacksonville, 24‐20. 2010 season. Manning’s third‐longest career touchdown
throw is a 78‐yarder to Plaxico Burress at Oakland on Dec.
*The Giants did not commit an offensive turnover (or one 31, 2005. Manning also threw a 74‐yarder to Brandon
on special teams) for the first time since the victory over Jacobs vs. Dallas on Dec. 6, 2009.
Jacksonville last year. They have won their last four, and
six of their last seven games, in which they did not turn *The four touchdown passes raised Manning’s career
over the ball on offense. total to 162. That is third on the Giants’ career list, behind
Phil Simms (199) and Charlie Conerly (173).
*Brandon Jacobs ran in for a two‐point conversion after
the Giants’ third touchdown, the Giants’ first two‐pointer *Manning is 5‐2 as a regular season starter in
since Ahmad Bradshaw completed one vs. Jacksonville. Philadelphia.
*Philadelphia scored only on a field goal in the second *This was the 15th comeback victory of Manning’s career
half. This was the first time the Giants held their (defined by the Elias Sports Bureau as victories in which
opponents without a second‐half touchdown since Dec. 3, he has rallied the Giants from a fourth‐quarter deficit or
2010, when they shut out Minnesota in the last two tie to win). The most recent had been the victory over
quarters in a 21‐3 triumph.
Jacksonville last year.
*The Giants intercepted three passes (two by Aaron Ross
and one by Kenny Phillips), their highest total in a game
since Sept. 12, 2010, when they picked off three in a
victory over Carolina.
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*Bradshaw led the Giants in both rushing (86 yards on 15 *Jacobs scored the Giants’ first touchdown on a 40‐yard
carries) and receiving (five catches for 53 yards, including pass from Manning. It was the fourth receiving
a 23‐yarder and an 18‐yarder for the team’s last touchdown of Jacobs’ career and his first since Dec. 6,
touchdown). 2009, when he had his career‐long 74‐yard catch against
Dallas.
* Cruz caught three passes for 110 yards and his first two
NFL touchdowns, for 74 and 28 yards. *Rookie linebacker Jacquian Williams led the Giants with
nine solo tackles.
*The Giants are 20‐15 under Tom Coughlin when they
have at least one receiver with 100 yards. *Jason Pierre‐Paul and Kenny Phillips each had seven solo
tackles among their nine stops. Pierre‐Paul had the
*Cruz was the first Giant to score two touchdowns in a Giants’ two sacks and now has 4.5 for the season,
game since Mario Manningham – who was inactive – matching the total from his entire 2010 rookie season.
scored twice against the Eagles last Dec. 19.
*Stacy Andrews made his first Giants start as an extra
*Aaron Ross intercepted two passes – one thrown by lineman/eligible receiver.
Michael Vick, the other by Mike Kafka. He is the first
Giants player to pick off two passes in a game since Kenny *Brandon Stokley caught his first pass as a Giant, a seven‐
Phillips accomplished the feat at Dallas on Sept. 20, 2009. yarder. Stokley joins Jim Finn as the only players to catch
Phillips had the Giants’ third interception on Sunday. regular season passes from both Peyton and Eli Manning.
Before Phillips, the last Giant to do it was…Ross, on Nov.
16, 2008 vs. Baltimore. *Rookie Jerrel Jernigan was in uniform for the first time
but did not play.
*When Ross intercepted Vick’s pass on the Eagles’ first
offensive possession it was his first pick since Nov. 30, *The Giants’ inactive players were defensive end Osi
2008, off Washington’s Jason Campbell in FedExField. Umenyiora, cornerback Prince Amukamara, wide
receivers Mario Manningham and Michael Clayton,
*Ross' interception was the first time the Giants defense running back Da’Rel Scott and offensive linemen Mitch
had a takeaway on their opponent’s opening possession Petrus and James Brewer.
since the last game against the Eagles. On Dec. 19, 2010,
Corey Webster intercepted a Vick pass on Philadelphia’s *The game captains were Chris Snee and Michael Boley.
second play. They joined season‐long captains Manning, Justin Tuck
and Zak DeOssie for the coin toss.
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September 19, 2011
1 2 3 4 OT F
RAMS 6 7 10 0 ‐ 16
GIANTS 7 14 7 0 ‐ 28
SCORING SUMMARY
Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point)(Drive Information) Visitor Home
Rams 1 9:14 Josh Brown 21 yd, Field Goal (9‐84, 3:19) 3 0
Giants 1 5:47 H. Nicks 3 yd. pass from E. Manning (L.Tynes kick) (5‐38, 2:17) 3 7
Rams 1 3:21 Josh Brown 25 yd. Field Goal (10‐67, 2:26) 6 7
Giants 2 10:58 M. Boley 65 yd. fumble return (L. Tynes kick) 6 14
Giants 2 0:21 D. Hixon 22 yd. pass from E. Manning (L. Tynes kick) (8‐86, 2:37) 6 21
Rams 3 11:49 Josh. Brown 27 yd. Field Goal (8‐60, 3:11) 9 21
Giants 3 6:19 B. Jacobs 9 yd. run (L. Tynes kick) (10‐81, 5:30) 9 28
Rams 3 1:18 D. Alexander 19 yd. pass from S. Bradford (Josh. Brown kick) (13‐72, 5:01) 16 28
TOP INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES TEAM STATS RAMS GIANTS
FIRST DOWNS 14 22
Rams Giants FIRST DOWN (RUSH) 1 9
Rushing Yards Williams ‐ 36 Bradshaw ‐ 59
FIRST DOWN (PASS) 13 9
Receiving Yards Alexander ‐ 122 Manningham ‐ 56
FIRST DOWN (PENALTY) 0 4
Passing Yards Bradford ‐ 331 Manning ‐ 200
Touchdowns Alexander ‐ 1 Jacobs ‐ 1 TOTAL YDS 367 300
Bradford ‐1 Boley ‐ 1 RUSHES‐YDS 19‐59 38‐119
Nicks ‐1 AVG. RUSH GAIN 3.1 3.1
Hixon ‐ 1 PASS‐COMP‐ATT‐INT 46‐22‐0 29‐18‐1
Manning ‐ 1 PASSINGS YDS 308 181
Field Goals (long) Brown (27 ‐
KICKOFFS 5 5
Tackles (solo) Laurinaitis ‐ 14 (9) Rolle ‐ 9 (8)
PUNTS‐AVG. 7‐44.7 7‐46.0
Sacks Quinn ‐ 1 Tuck ‐ 1.5
Hall ‐ 1 RETURN YDS. 29 17
Dahl ‐ 1 PENALTIES‐YARDS 8‐85 5‐55
Interceptions Mikell‐ 1 ‐ FUMBLES‐LOST 4‐2 0‐0
TOUCHDOWNS 1 4
RUSHING TDS 0 1
PASSING TDS 1 2
EXTRA POINTS‐ATTEMPTS 1‐1 4‐4
FG MADE‐ATT 3‐3 0‐0
RED ZONE EFF 0% 100%
TIME OF POSESSION 25:48 34:12
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WEEK 2: GIANTS 28, RAMS 16
September 19, 2011
By Michael Eisen
Alexander’s 19‐yard touchdown catch pulled the Rams to
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Giants’ first home Monday within 28‐16 with 1:18 remaining in the third quarter. On
night game in eight years was one to celebrate. third‐and‐10, Alexander got behind cornerback Michael
Coe, who was playing in place of Aaron Ross, and jumped
Opportunistic on both offense and defense, the Giants high to catch Bradford’s pass on the left side of the end
took charge with two second quarter touchdowns and zone.
earned a 28‐16 victory over the St. Louis Rams in MetLife
Stadium that raised their record to 1‐1. The score capped a 13‐play, 72‐yard drive that included
Bradford passes to Mike Sims‐Walker of 15 yards on
“The importance (of the victory) is obviously watching third‐and‐seven and 11 yards on fourth‐and six. The
everybody else (in the NFC East) play this weekend,” second of those receptions gave the Rams a first down at
Coach Tom Coughlin said. “To be 1‐1, to have Dallas 1‐1, the Giants’ 19. Bradford unsuccessfully threw twice to
to have Philadelphia 1‐1, to have Washington in the lead Alexander before the duo hooked up for the touchdown
at 2‐0, it was important for us to keep the pace.” on the third try.
“We started out 0‐1 and we definitely didn’t want to go 0‐ Jacobs’ nine‐yard touchdown run had increased the
2,” said defensive end Justin Tuck, who missed the loss Giants’ lead to 28‐9 with 6:19 remaining in the quarter.
last week in Washington with an injury. “Tonight’s win On first‐and‐goal, Jacobs took a handoff and chugged
was important.” through the left side for the 50th rushing touchdown of
his career.
Eli Manning threw touchdown passes to Hakeem Nicks
and Domenik Hixon, Brandon Jacobs rushed for a score The Giants drove 81 yards in 10 plays and were aided by
and Michael Boley picked up a fumble and returned it 65 a 15‐yard facemask penalty on Ben Leber and a 17‐yard
yards for another touchdown. pass interference penalty on Justin King.
This was the first time the Giants hosted a Monday night Facing a third‐and‐18 on the St. Louis 32, Manning flipped
game since Sept. 15, 2003, when they lost to the Dallas a screen pass to Ahmad Bradshaw, who zipped through
Cowboys in overtime, 35‐32. It was their first home the defense for a 23‐yard gain. Jacobs scored on the next
Monday night victory since Oct. 18, 1999, when they beat play.
Dallas, 13‐10.
“I turned around and I had a lot of blockers in front of me
St. Louis, which fell to 0‐2, scored on a touchdown pass on the screen,” Bradshaw said. “I think they just opened
from Sam Bradford to Danario Alexander and three Josh up. Everybody blocked everything up and I was patient
Brown field goals. The Rams traveled inside the Giants’ about it. (David) Baas made a great block and I was able
20‐yard line four times, but settled for field goals on three shoot through.”
occasions.
The Giants surrendered 232 yards but no touchdowns in a
“One of our themes this week was red zone defense,” first half that ended with them holding a 21‐6 lead.
Boley said. “We didn’t do a good job of that last week. So
coming into this week that was a big focus for us to get
that corrected. We did a lot better job down there. “
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Hixon’s acrobatic 22‐yard touchdown reception with only “That was a big drive,” Manning said. “We really hadn’t
21 seconds remaining in the second quarter increased got much of a rhythm and we only had one good drive
their lead to 15 points. On first down, Hixon ran down the during the game. All of a sudden we hit a couple plays,
center of the field, shadowed by safety Craig Dahl, a although it didn’t start well with (a) holding call, but we
former Giant. Manning lofted a pass that caromed into overcame that. They had some penalties and we hit
the air. Hixon, unable to free his left arm, juggled and Manningham on the sidelines for a big chunk of change
then secured the ball with his right arm as he fell to the and that got us into scoring position and then Hixon with
ground in the end zone. After waiting to ensure that a good catch hanging with that ball. That was a big
Hixon maintained possession, the officials signaled momentum changer right there and extended the lead
touchdown. and getting a touchdown in that situation.”
The touchdown was Hixon’s first since Dec. 13, 2009, Boley’s 65‐yard fumble return increased the Giants’ lead
when he scored on a 61‐yard Manning pass against to 14‐6 with 10:58 remaining in the second quarter.
Philadelphia. Hixon missed the entire 2010 season after
undergoing knee surgery. The Rams faced a third‐and‐eight from the Giants’ 25‐
yard line when Bradford threw a quick pass to the left for
“Great reception and great concentration by him,” Cadillac Williams, who couldn’t catch it and made no
Manning said. “We had a in and pump route on and the attempt to go after the ball, thinking it was an
safety bit on the in, but we hit him a little bit on the end. incompletion. But Boley alertly realized it was not a pass
Those are throws that you don’t make all the time but it but a lateral, because the ball landed behind the line of
was a great catch by him. It was great concentration and scrimmage. He scooped it up and sprinted down the right
a great catch at that moment.” sideline, escorted by rookie linebacker Jacquian Williams.
“It felt awesome,” Hixon said of the score. “It’s something “I wasn’t thinking it was a lateral at first,” Boley said. “But
that we have been working on all week. Coach (Kevin) one of the things we talk about in practice is whenever
Gilbride (the offensive coordinator) and I went into a lot the ball hits the turf is to pick it up and leave no doubt
more detail and he felt it would be a really good play and always scoop and score. Right before I picked it up I
against them. We went out and Eli threw a good ball and didn’t hear a whistle so I am just thinking score.”
we executed. I saw the ball the whole time and it never
works out the way you practice. It ended being on the “Boley’s play is tremendous,” Tuck said. “I’ve seen that
back shoulder and I just reached back and tried to make a same thing happen a lot of times where guys just leave
play on it.” the ball there and think it’s an incomplete pass. I think
that happened last year, or two years ago. We weren’t
The score concluded an 86‐yard drive that was completed prepared that game. That could have been another pitch
in eight plays and 2:37. Manning’s seven‐yard pass to away from a game‐changing situation. Tonight, Boley saw
Hixon enabled the Giants to convert a third down for the it. He always prides himself on how fast he is; he got a
first time in the game. On the next play, Manning threw a chance to show it off tonight.”
31‐yard pass to Mario Manningham, who stumbled as he
gained control of the ball or he might have scored. The Boley’s score was the Giants’ first defensive touchdown
point became moot when, on the first snap after a Giants since Dec. 21, 2009, when Terrell Thomas returned an
timeout, Hixon secured the ball in the end zone. interception 14 yards for a score. It was the Giants’ first
touchdown on a fumble return since Sept. 13, 2009, when
“The drive before the half, obviously, was critical,” Osi Umenyoira brought one back 37 yards against San
Coughlin said. Francisco.
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The Giants led at the end of the first quarter, 7‐6, thanks Coughlin elected to go for a first down on fourth‐and‐four
to a Nicks touchdown that was bookended by two Brown from the 32. Manning threw to the left side for Nicks,
field goals. who drew a 23‐yard pass interference penalty on Bradley
Fletcher, giving the Giants a first down at the nine. Jacobs
Brown opened the scoring with a 21‐yard field goal at the gained six yards up the middle before Manning fired a
end of St. Louis’ first possession following an interception pass to the left side of the end zone that Nicks caught for
of a Manning pass. The three‐pointer was a triumph for the Giants’ first aerial touchdown of the season.
the Giants’ defense, which kept the Rams out of the end
zone after the visitors had a first down at the one. St. Louis responded with a 67‐yard drive that ended with
Bradford threw a pair of incompletions and Williams lost Brown’s 25‐yard field goal.
a yard running to the left side.
The Giants punted the ball on their next possession, bur
rookie returner Greg Salas muffed the ball, which was
pushed forward by Tyler Sash and recovered at the Rams’
38 by Dave Tollefson.
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NOTES, ANECDOTES, AND STATISTICS
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Notes and anecdotes *The Giants won their fourth consecutive home
from the Giants’ 28‐16 victory over the St. Louis opener and raised their record in such games to 48‐
Rams. 35‐4. The Giants’ record in home openers by
stadiums:
*The Giants improved to 1‐1 and won their fifth
consecutive game against the Rams, their longest Polo Grounds: 18‐10‐3
winning streak in a series that began in 1938. They
also beat St. Louis in 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2008. Yankee Stadium: 9‐8‐1
*St. Louis rushed for 59 yards, the lowest total by a Yale Bowl: 0‐1
Giants opponent since Seattle ran for 49 yards on Shea Stadium: 0‐1
Nov. 7, 2010.
Giants Stadium: 19‐15 (after a 1‐7 start)
*The Giants hosted a Monday night game for the
first time in the eight‐year Tom Coughlin era (not MetLife Stadium: 2‐0
counting the 2005 game against New Orleans in
The Giants led at the end of the first quarter, 7‐6, thanks
Giants Stadium in which the Saints were the home
to a Nicks touchdown that was bookended by two Brown
team). They had last played at home on a Monday field goals.
night on Sept. 15, 2003, when they lost to the Dallas
Cowboys in overtime They had been the visitors in Brown opened the scoring with a 21‐yard field goal at the
their previous nine Monday night games (including end of St. Louis’ first possession following an interception
that Saints game), most recently in a 21‐3 victory of a Manning pass. The three‐pointer was a triumph for
the Giants’ defense, which kept the Rams out of the end
over Minnesota in Detroit last Dec. 13, a game that
zone after the visitors had a first down at the one.
was moved from a Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis
Bradford threw a pair of incompletions and Williams lost
after the Metrodome roof collapsed in a blizzard. a yard running to the left side.
*The victory was the Giants’ first at home on a The Giants punted the ball on their next possession, bur
Monday night since Oct. 18, 1999, when they rookie returner Greg Salas muffed the ball, which was
defeated Dallas. pushed forward by Tyler Sash and recovered at the Rams’
38 by Dave Tollefson.
*The Giants’ record on Monday Night Football is 22‐
31‐1. Their home record on Monday night is 7‐8. Coughlin elected to go for a first down on fourth‐and‐four
They are 1‐1 against the Rams on Monday night. from the 32. Manning threw to the left side for Nicks,
This was the first Giants‐Rams Monday night game who drew a 23‐yard pass interference penalty on Bradley
Fletcher, giving the Giants a first down at the nine. Jacobs
since Dec. 10, 1973.
gained six yards up the middle before Manning fired a
*The Giants played their home opener on a Monday pass to the left side of the end zone that Nicks caught for
night for the first time since 1995, when they lost to the Giants’ first aerial touchdown of the season.
Dallas. St. Louis responded with a 67‐yard drive that ended with
Brown’s 25‐yard field goal.
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WEEK 1: REDSKINS 28, GIANTS 14
September 11, 2011
1 2 3 4 OT F
GIANTS 7 7 0 0 ‐ 14
REDSKINS 0 14 7 7 ‐ 28
SCORING SUMMARY
Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point)(Drive Information) Visitor Home
Giants 1 9:53 E. Manning 2 yd. run (L. Ynes kick) (4‐70, 0:35) 7 0
Redskins 2 11:25 T. Hightower 1 yd. run (G. Gano kick) (11‐66, 5:32) 7 7
Giants 2 2:48 A. Bradshaw 6 yd. run (L. Tynes kick) (8‐85, 4:44) 14 7
Redskins 2 0:37 A. Armstrong 6 yd. pass from R. Grossman (G. Gano kick) (5‐80, 2:11) 14 14
Redskins 3 13:03 R. Kerrigan 9 yd. interception return (G. Gano kick) 14 21
Redskins 4 5:04 J. Gaffney 4 yd. pass from R. Grossman (G. Gano kick) (10‐70, 5:53) 14 28
TOP INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES TEAM STATS NYG WAS
FIRST DOWNS 15 21
Giants Redskins FIRST DOWN (RUSH) 5 3
Rushing Yards Bradshaw ‐ 44 T. Hightower ‐ 72
FIRST DOWN (PASS) 10 17
Receiving Yards Nicks ‐ 122 F. Davis ‐ 105
FIRST DOWN (PENALTY) 0 1
Passing Yards Manning ‐ 268 Grossman ‐ 305
TOTAL YDS 315 332
Touchdowns Bradshaw ‐ 1 Grossman ‐ 2
Manning ‐ 1 RUSHES‐YDS 20‐75 26‐74
Field Goals (long) ‐ ‐ AVG. RUSH GAIN 3.8 2.8
Tackles (solo) Rolle ‐ 6 Doughty ‐ 8 PASS‐COMP‐ATT‐INT 32‐18‐1 34‐21‐0
Sacks Pierre‐Paul ‐ 2 Neild ‐ 2 PASSINGS YDS 240 258
Interceptions ‐ Kerrigan ‐ 1 3 5
KICKOFFS
PUNTS‐AVG. 6‐45.2 6‐43.0
RETURN YDS. 48 110
PENALTIES‐YARDS 8‐63 3‐25
FUMBLES‐LOST 1‐0 1‐1
TOUCHDOWNS 2 4
RUSHING TDS 2 1
PASSING TDS 0 2
EXTRA POINTS‐ATTEMPTS 2‐2 4‐4
FG MADE‐ATT 0‐1 0‐1
RED ZONE EFF 67% 100%
TIME OF POSESSION 27:24 32:36
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September 11, 2011
By Michael Eisen problem with that at all. But the execution, particularly the
offensive execution, and the ability to defend the pass off of play
LANDOVER, Md. – The curtain went up on the Giants’ 2011 action was disappointing.”
season Sunday and the performance was not close to the
standard they set for themselves. The Giants played without Pro Bowl defensive end Justin Tuck
(neck), who arrived at the stadium hoping to play but was
They wasted two leads, were shutout in the second half, declared inactive after being examined by team doctors. He
converted only one third‐down opportunity, made costly joined defensive starters Osi Umenyiora, Jonathan Goff and
mistakes in all three phases and, most importantly, lost to the Terrell Thomas, who are all sidelined with knee injuries. Goff and
Washington Redskins in FedExField, 28‐14, their first opening‐ Thomas are on injured reserve and will miss the season.
day defeat since 2007.
“We won’t make any excuses about that,” Coughlin said. “We
The loss ended the Giants’ six‐game winning streak against the came down here, we were very well prepared and our guys were
Redskins and their five‐game streak in Washington. excited about playing. We knew the significance of the day and
we wanted to pay our respects by the way in which we played. As
Afterward, some of the harshest reviews were delivered in the I said, other than a couple of things that took place in the first
Giants’ locker room. For many, the disappointment was half, it was highly competitive. We did not play the same way in
exasperated by playing poorly on the 10th anniversary of the the second half, obviously. Offensively we didn’t do a thing – we
9/11 terrorist attacks, which were remembered in a poignant didn’t score a point. That was very disappointing.”
pregame ceremony.
Tuck hopes to play next Monday in the home opener vs. St. Louis.
“We don’t live in a bubble as professional athletes,” defensive
tackle Chris Canty said. “We’re affected by what happens. What “The plan is to wait one more week,” said Tuck. “I wanted to play
9/11 means to us, what it means to our fans, what it means to this week. I’m still not 100 percent, but I wanted to give it a go.
our city, what it means to this country – we represent the red, The doctor said, ‘We would rather have you out one week than
white and blue. And to go out there and put on that kind of re‐aggravating it and going through this process again and be out
performance is just unacceptable for us. It’s unacceptable in for a month.’ It was a precautionary thing.”
every regard.
The Giants were also without tight end Travis Beckum, whose
“We have to have more purpose than we showed on game day, hamstring became tight late in the week.
we have to have more purpose than we showed in practice.
That’s what it’s going to take because obviously we didn’t get “He’s our third down tight end,” Coughlin said. “He’s the guy that
the job done today.” took all of the snaps for the whole week. That was part of the
confusion with the two‐minute drill at the end of the game (which
“We shot ourselves in the foot,” tackle Kareem McKenzie said. included a delay of game penalty). We had a tight end in there
“They made the plays and we didn’t. We made too many who hadn’t really had much work, trying to do the best he could
mistakes. The number of penalties we committed (eight) is and the execution wasn’t what it should have been.”
uncharacteristic of this team based on what we’ve done in the
past against the Redskins. We didn’t have a good day on the Tim Hightower rushed for one touchdown, Rex Grossman threw
offensive side of the ball. We have to play better.” scoring passes to Anthony Armstrong and Jabar Gaffney and Ryan
Kerrigan returned an interception for Washington’s touchdowns.
Tom Coughlin will certainly do all he can this week to ensure
that happens. Eli Manning and Ahmad Bradshaw rushed for touchdowns for the
Giants in the first half. But Manning threw the pick that turned
“It’s our first game, I liked their effort,” he said. “I had no into the game‐winning touchdown, a Lawrence Tynes field goal
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attempt was blocked, Antrel Rolle committed a penalty that Washington took possession on its 30. On third‐and‐nine from the
aided the Redskins, the Giants rushed for only 75 yards – 62 45, Grossman threw to Fred Davis for seven yards. The Redskins
yards less than their 2010 average – and succeeded on one of would have punted, but Rolle hit Davis while the tight end was on
10 third‐down chances. the ground and was penalized 15 yards for unnecessary
roughness. That gave Washington a first down at the Giants’ 33.
“Our third downs were atrocious again,” Coughlin said. “I think Six plays later, Grossman threw a four‐yard touchdown pass to
our inconsistency and our lack of third down production ‐ Gaffney that essentially clinched the game with 5:04 remaining.
you’re not going to keep the ball if you can’t do something with
it on third down.” “You’re not supposed to go helmet‐to‐helmet as a defender,”
Coughlin said. “It looked like he was trying to cover the guy up. I
The game turned permanently in the Redskins’ favor on the don’t know that there was any intent there. I was very surprised
third play of the second half. The teams were tied at halftime, when the penalty was called. Of course, it was way across the
14‐14, and the Giants received the second‐half kickoff. On third‐ field.”
and‐10 from the 18, Eli Manning threw a short pass to his right
for Hakeem Nicks. But Kerrigan, the outside linebacker who was “I don’t think I lowered my head at all, but the call was made and
Washington’s first‐round draft choice this year, jumped up as you have to get up and play again,” Rolle said. “Next time, we
McKenzie attempted to cut‐block him, batted the ball, caught it have to take him down before he gets there and it won’t happen.
and quickly covered the nine yards in front of him to the end I don’t think it was helmet‐to‐helmet. We definitely made contact
zone to give the Redskins a 21‐14 lead. with him after the initial hit. I definitely didn’t lead with my
helmet. I have never led with my helmet on any tackle and to say
“He just did a good job and a good move to avoid the cut – to that is crazy. There is nothing I can do about it. The call was
jump up and tip it up,” Manning said. “It was a good play by him made.”
– not a whole lot I can do about that.”
Grossman’s six‐yard touchdown pass to Armstrong with only 37
“It was (a) blitz,” Nicks said. “We audibled to a little screen pass seconds remaining in the second quarter created a 14‐14 tie.
and the defensive end jumped up and made a good play on the
ball.” On second‐and‐one, Armstrong lined up alone on the left side, got
a step on cornerback Aaron Ross and caught the ball in the end
The Giants had a great opportunity in the fourth quarter, after zone just before he stepped out of bounds. The Redskins traveled
Jason Pierre‐Paul’s second sack forced a fumble by Grossman 80 yards in only five plays, all of them Grossman completions to
that was recovered and returned 13 yards to the Redskins’ 27 different receivers. The longest was a 39‐yarder to Gaffney, who
by Michael Boley. The momentum quickly stalled when slipped past Ross and was tackled by Deon Grant.
Bradshaw lost two yards on third‐and‐one. Tynes came on to try
a 38‐yard field goal attempt, but it was blocked by Brian That moved the ball to the Giants’ 15‐yard line. After Grossman
Orakpo. hit Hightower for a nine‐yard gain, Armstrong scored the
touchdown.
“I felt like I hit it like I hit all of my kicks,” Tynes said. “They are
not always going to be real high. Steve (Weatherford, his Bradshaw’s touchdown – also a six‐yarder – gave the Giants a 14‐
holder) said I hit it good and that it sounded good to him. We 7 lead with 2:48 remaining in the quarter. On first and goal from
will look at film tomorrow. Anyway you look at it, it is a miss.” the six, Bradshaw took a handoff and ran to the right side, where
he found daylight thanks to rookie fullback Henry Hynoski’s block
“There was penetration on the left side and the ball was not on Kerrigan.
elevated very well,” Coughlin said. “It takes little then to block
it, but that can’t be an issue. Obviously, Lawrence has been out The score concluded an eight‐play, 85‐yard drive that began with
of action for awhile and we need to work on that. But that Manning’s 24‐yard pass to Mario Manningham. Manning and
can’t be a problem. We just won’t let that be a problem.” Manningham later hooked up for an 11‐yard completion, plus a
he’s got to go through in terms of the rehab, we feel real bad for Clint.” 17‐yarder to Nicks and Brandon Jacobs ran for 14 yards on the
Sintim, near tears, spoke briefly with reporters in the Giants locker
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play immediately preceding the touchdown.
On the next play, Manning scrambled to his right and
stepped into the right front corner of the end zone for the
Hightower’s one‐yard touchdown run early in the second
Giants’ first score of the season. It was the fourth rushing
quarter tied the score at 7‐7. Grossman’s 18‐yard pass to
touchdown of Manning’s career and his first since Sept. 4,
Armstrong gave Washington a first‐and‐goal at the one. On
2008, also in a season opener vs. Washington.
the next play, Hightower ran wide to his left and beat the
closest Giants defenders to the goal line.
No one even mentioned that in the postgame locker room
because of the disappointments that followed.
The Giants scored the only points of the first quarter on
Manning’s two‐yard touchdown run. The score was set up by
“We have to do our part,” Manning said. “We have to
Nick’s 68‐yard catch‐and‐run. Nicks got behind Kevin Barnes,
keep the ball longer and help out our defense. We’ve got
caught the ball on the Redskins’ 25 and wasn’t brought down
to win the time of possession and sustain drives. We have
until he was at the two. The 68‐yarder tied fpr the longest
to find a way to put more points on the board.”
reception of Nicks’ career. He also had a 68‐yard reception on
Dec. 13, 2009 vs. Philadelphia.
The sooner the better.
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WEEK 1: REDSKINS 28, GIANTS 14
NOTES, ANECDOTES, AND STATISTICS
By Michael Eisen
*The Giants held Washington to 72 rushing yards on 25
LANDOVER, Md. ‐ Notes and statistics from the Giants’ carries, a 2.8‐yard average. In the teams’ last three
28‐14 season‐opening loss to the Washington Redskins. meetings, Washington has run for 74, 67 and 72 yards.
*The Giants lost on Kickoff Weekend for the first time *Seven Giants rookies made their NFL debuts: linebackers
since 2007, which was also an NFC East road game (45‐35 Greg Jones, Mark Herzlich, Spencer Paysinger and
Jacquian Williams, safety Tyler Sash, fullback Henry
at Dallas). That was also the last time they opened the
Hynoski, and defensive end Justin Trattou. An eighth
season on the road. rookie, running back Da’Rel Scott, was in uniform but did
not play.
*They lost a season opener to the Redskins for the first
time since 1976 (they beat them to start the season in The eight rookies is the most the Giants have suited up
1977, 1988, 1989, 1998, 2008 and 2009). for an opening day game since 2007, when they also
dressed eight – Aaron Ross, Steve Smith, Jay Alford, Zak
*The Giants are 49‐33‐5 on Kickoff Weekend, 48‐34‐5 in DeOssie, Kevin Boss, Michael Johnson, Ahmad Bradshaw
road openers and 32‐22‐5 in season‐opening road games. and Michael Matthews. Ironically, Matthews, the lone
The 49 opening day victories are the third‐most in NFL free agent in the group, was the only rookie to start the
history. Chicago and Green Bay are tied for first with 52. game.
*Tom Coughlin is 10‐6 on Kickoff Weekend, including 4‐4 *Jones was the only rookie to start against the Redskins.
He had four solo tackles, including one on the game’s first
with the Giants.
play. Sash had two tackles (one solo) and Trattou had an
assisted tackle. Hynoski delivered a key block on Ahmad
*The loss ended the Giants’ six‐game winning streak vs.
Bradshaw’s touchdown run and caught a four‐yard pass.
the Redskins and their five‐game winning streak in
FedExField, where they are 8‐6‐1. *Jones was the first Giants rookie linebacker to start on
opening day since Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor in 1981,
*The score was tied at halftime, 14‐14, but the Giants did
the first defensive rookie to start an opener since tackle
not score in the second half. It was the Giants’ first
Barry Cofield in 2006 (Cofield now plays for the Redskins)
deadlock at the half since Sept. 26, 2010, when they were
and the first to start since Matthews, a tight end, four
even with Tennessee, 10‐10. The Giants did not score in
years ago.
the second half of that game and lost, 29‐10. Dating back
to 2007, the Giants have lost their last three regular *In addition to Jones, defensive linemen Jason Pierre‐
season games in which they were tied at halftime. They Paul, Dave Tollefson and Linval Joseph and tight end Jake
last won a regular season game in which they were Ballard made their NFL starting debuts.
deadlocked at the half on Dec. 11, 2005, when a 17‐17 tie
in Philadelphia became a 26‐23 overtime victory. The Pierre‐Paul had six tackles (five solo), two sacks of Rex
Giants were tied at the half, 14‐14, with Dallas in the NFC Grossman for 26 yards, including one on which he forced
Divisional Playoff Game on Jan. 13, 2008 and won, 21‐17. Grossman to fumble. The ball was recovered by Michael
Boley. Tollefson had two tackles, including a 16‐yard sack,
*The Giants’ scoreless second half was their first since and Joseph had three tackles (one solo). Pierre‐Paul and
that Tennessee game last September. Tollefson had sacks on consecutive plays late in the third
quarter.
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Ballard caught two passes for 59 yards, including a 41‐ *Bradshaw’s second‐quarter touchdown run was the 18th
yarder. His first career catch was an 18‐yarder late in the rushing score of his career, tying Joe Morrison for 12th on
first quarter. the franchise’s all‐time list.
*Eli Manning started is 104th consecutive regular season *Grossman completed 21 of 34 passes for 305 yards, two
game. Because his brother Peyton of the Indianapolis touchdowns and no interceptions. It was the third game
Colts is out indefinitely and missed the opener against in a row dating back to last season that the opposing
Houston, Manning has the longest active streak among quarterback has thrown for more than 300 yards vs. the
NFL quarterbacks. Peyton Manning had started 208 Giants. Grossman passed for 336 yards in the Giants’
games in a row. San Diego’s Philip Rivers is closest to victory in last season’s finale and Green Bay’s Aaron
Manning with 81 consecutive starts. Rodgers threw for 404 yards the week before that.
*Manning completed 18 of 32 passes for 268 yards, no *Fred Davis of the Redskins caught five passes for 105
touchdowns and one interception that was returned for a yards to become the first opposing tight end with at least
touchdown by rookie Ryan Kerrigan. It was the first 100 yards since Dallas Jason Witten (14 catches for 156
touchdown on an interception return by a Giants yards) on Dec. 6, 2009.
opponent since Nov. 14, 2010, when Dallas’ Bryan
McCann brought one back 101 yards. *Domenik Hixon played his first game since 2009 and
returned two punts for 27 yards and caught two passes
*Manning scored the Giants’ first touchdown on a two‐ for 21 yards.
yard run. It was the fourth rushing touchdown of his
career and the first since a one‐yarder on Sept. 4, 2008, *Chris Canty sacked Grossman for a five‐yard loss, his first
also in a season‐opening game vs. the Redskins. sack since Oct. 3, 2010 against Chicago’s Jay Cutler.
*Hakeem Nicks caught a game‐high seven passes for 122 *Lawrence Tynes’ 38‐yard field goal attempt in the
yards, his seventh career 100‐yard game. fourth quarter was blocked by Brian Orakpo. It was the
first time a Giants’ field goal attempt was blocked since
*Nicks tied his career long with a 68‐yard reception to set Dec. 7, 2008, when Philadelphia’s Trent Cole knocked
up the Giants’ first touchdown in the opening quarter. He down John Carney’s 47‐yard try.
also had a 68‐yard catch vs. Philadelphia on Dec. 13,
2009. *Tom Coughlin won a replay challenge in the third
quarter. Grossman threw a pass on the right sideline to
*The Giants rushed for 75 yards, their lowest total since Jabar Gaffney that was ruled a 12‐yard completion and a
they ran for 61 yards last Nov. 21 at Philadelphia. first down. Coughlin challenged the ruling, saying Gaffney
was out of bounds. After review, referee Ron Winter said
*The Giants converted just one of their 10 third‐down Gaffney did not have two feet inbounds with possession
opportunities, their lowest number of conversions in a of the ball and reversed the call.
game since Dec. 28, 2008 at Minnesota, where they were
one‐for‐eight. Coughlin is 31‐32 with the Giants and 41‐41 in his career
on replay challenges.
*Ahmad Bradshaw rushed for 44 yards to increase his
career total to 2,602. That moved him past Bobby *This was the Giants’ first season opener in Washington
Carpenter (2,572) and into 11th place on the Giants’ since 1989, when they defeated the Redskins, 26‐24, on
career list. Raul Allegre’s 52‐yard field goal as time expired.
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*The Giants have faced the Redskins 157 times in the Tuck is the Giants’ defensive captain, so Canty took his
regular season since their first game in 1932, making this place at midfield for the coin toss.
their most frequently‐contested rivalry. They lead the
series, 91‐62‐4. Tollefson and Pierre‐Paul were the starting defensive
ends, with the rookie Trattou making his NFL debut in
*The Giants’ inactive players included both of their reserve. Trattou was signed to the active roster from the
starting defensive ends, Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora, practice squad Saturday.
who each had 11.5 sacks last season.
The Giants’ other inactive players are tight end Travis
Tuck suffered a stinger in a preseason game on Aug. 29 Beckum, wide receiver Jerrel Jernigan, cornerback Prince
and was limited in the two practices in which he Amukamara and offensive linemen Mitch Petrus and
James Brewer.
participated last week. Umenyiora is still rehabbing after
undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery on Aug. 19. *To honor the memory of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist
attacks 10 years ago Sunday, the Giants’ players, coaches
Tuck’s absence ended a streak of 64 consecutive regular
and sideline personnel wore NYPD, FDNY and Port
season games played. He was not in uniform for the first
Authority Police caps. Coughlin wore a Port Authority hat
time since 2006, when he sat out the last 10 games after
in the first quarter, an NYPD hat in the second quarter
undergoing foot surgery. He last did not start a game on
and an FDNY hat for the second half. Former Secretary of
Sept. 27, 2009 at Tampa Bay, a week after hurting his
State Colin Powell participated in the pregame coin toss.
shoulder in Dallas. Tuck played that game as a reserve
and started every game for the rest of the season.
Because middle linebacker Jonathan Goff and cornerback
Terrell Thomas are on injured reserve with torn ACLs, the
Giants played without four projected defensive starters.
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2011 NEW YORK GIANTS UNOFFICIAL DEPTH CHART
Underlined = Rookie in 2011
BASE OFFENSE
WR 82 Mario Manningham (4/4) 80 Victor Cruz (5/0) 12 Jerrel Jernigan (1/0)
LT 65 Will Beatty (5/5) 79 James Brewer (0/0)
LG 66 David Diehl (5/5) 77 Kevin Boothe (5/1)
C 64 David Baas (4/4) 77 Kevin Boothe (5/1) 63 Jim Cordle (1/0)
RG 76 Chris Snee (5/5) 62 Mitch Petrus (0/0)
RT 67 Kareem McKenzie (5/5) 78 Stacy Andrews (5/2)
TE 85 Jake Ballard (4/5) 47 Travis Beckum (3/0) 86 Bear Pascoe (5/2)
WR 88 Hakeem Nicks (5/5) 15 Devin Thomas (5/0) 83 Michael Clayton (0/0)
QB 10 Eli Manning (5/5) 8 David Carr (0/0)
FB 45 Henry Hynoski (3/5) 86 Bear Pascoe (5/2)
RB 44 Ahmad Bradshaw (5/5) 27 Brandon Jacobs (4/0) 28 D.J. Ware (5/0)
33 Da'Rel Scott (1/0)
BASE DEFENSE
LE 91 Justin Tuck (2/2) 71 Dave Tollefson (5/1)
LDT 97 Linval Joseph (5/5) 95 Rocky Bernard (5/0)
RDT 99 Chris Canty (5/5) 73 Jimmy Kennedy (5/0)
RE 72 Osi Umenyiora (2/2) 90 Jason Pierre-Paul (5/5)
SLB 94 Mathias Kiwanuka (5/5) 58 Mark Herzlich (5/0)
MLB 53 Greg Jones (5/3)
WLB 59 Michael Boley (5/5) 57 Jacquian Williams (5/0) 55 Spencer Paysinger (5/0)
LCB 23 Corey Webster (5/5) 30 Justin Tryon (1/1) 20 Prince Amukamara* (0/0)
RCB 31 Aaron Ross (5/5) 37 Michael Coe (5/0)
SS 21 Kenny Phillips (5/5) 39 Tyler Sash (5/0) 22 Derrick Martin (5/0)
FS 26 Antrel Rolle (5/5) 34 Deon Grant (5/1)
SPECIALISTS
P 5 Steve Weatherford (5/0)
PK 9 Lawrence Tynes (5/0)
H 5 Steve Weatherford (5/0)
KC 51 Zak DeOssie (5/0)
PC 51 Zak DeOssie (5/0) 47 Travis Beckum (3/0)
KR 15 Devin Thomas (5/0) 28 D.J. Ware (5/0) 12 Jerrel Jernigan (1/0)
80 Victor Cruz (5/0)
PR 31 Aaron Ross (5/5) 82 Mario Manningham (4/4) 12 Jerrel Jernigan (1/0)
80 Victor Cruz (5/0)
* Indicates Injured
2011 GIANTS PLAYERS BY POSITION
10/11/2011
QUARTERBACKS (2) DEFENSIVE LINE (8)
No Name Pos HT WT Exp College No Name Pos HT WT Exp College
8 Carr, David QB 6-3 212 10 Fresno State 71 Tollefson, Dave DE 6-4 266 5 NW Missouri St.
10 Manning, Eli QB 6-4 218 8 Mississippi 72 Umenyiora, Osi DE 6-3 255 9 Troy
73 Kennedy, Jimmy DT 6-4 302 9 Penn State
RUNNING BACKS (5) 90 Pierre-Paul, Jason DE 6-5 278 2 South Florida
No Name Pos HT WT Exp College 91 Tuck, Justin DE 6-5 268 7 Notre Dame
27 Jacobs, Brandon RB 6-4 264 7 So. Illinois 95 Bernard, Rocky DT 6-3 301 10 Texas A&M
28 Ware, D.J. RB 6-0 225 5 Georgia 97 Joseph, Linval DT 6-4 323 2 East Carolina
33 Scott, Da'Rel RB 5-11 210 R Maryland 99 Canty, Chris DT 6-7 317 7 Virginia
44 Bradshaw, Ahmad RB 5-10 214 5 Marshall
45 Hynoski, Henry FB 6-2 266 R Pittsburgh LINEBACKERS (6)
No Name Pos HT WT Exp College
WIDE RECEIVERS (7) 53 Jones, Greg LB 6-0 248 R Michigan State
No Name Pos HT WT Exp College 55 Paysinger, Spencer LB 6-2 236 R Oregon
12 Jernigan, Jerrel WR 5-8 189 R Troy 57 Williams, Jacquian LB 6-3 224 R South Florida
13 Barden, Ramses* WR 6-6 224 3 Cal Poly 58 Herzlich, Mark LB 6-4 246 R Boston College
15 Thomas, Devin WR 6-2 221 4 Michigan State 59 Boley, Michael LB 6-3 230 7 Southern Miss
80 Cruz, Victor WR 6-0 204 2 Massachusetts 94 Kiwanuka, Mathias LB 6-5 267 6 Boston College
82 Manningham, Mario WR 6-0 185 4 Michigan
83 Clayton, Michael WR 6-3 202 8 LSU DEFENSIVE BACKS (10)
88 Nicks, Hakeem WR 6-1 208 3 North Carolina No Name Pos HT WT Exp College
20 Amukamara, Prince CB 6-0 207 R Nebraska
TIGHT ENDS (3) 21 Phillips, Kenny S 6-2 217 4 Miami (FL)
No Name Pos HT WT Exp College 23 Webster, Corey CB 6-0 200 7 LSU
47 Beckum, Travis TE 6-3 234 3 Wisconsin 26 Rolle, Antrel S 6-0 206 6 Miami (FL)
85 Ballard, Jake TE 6-6 275 2 Ohio State 30 Tryon, Justin CB 5-9 180 4 Arizona State
86 Pascoe, Bear TE 6-5 283 3 Fresno State 31 Ross, Aaron CB 6-0 190 5 Texas
34 Grant, Deon S 6-2 215 12 Tennessee
OFFENSIVE LINE (11) 36 Martin, Derrick S 5-10 198 5 Wyoming
No Name Pos HT WT Exp College 37 Coe, Michael CB 6-0 187 4 Alabama State
61 Koets, Adam* OL 6-5 300 5 Oregon State 39 Sash, Tyler S 6-0 215 R Iowa
62 Petrus, Mitch G 6-3 315 2 Arkansas
63 Cordle, Jim C 6-3 320 1 Ohio State SPECIALISTS (3)
64 Baas, David C 6-4 312 7 Michigan No Name Pos HT WT Exp College
65 Beatty, Will T 6-6 319 3 Connecticut 5 Weatherford, Steve P 6-3 211 7 Illinois
66 Diehl, David G 6-5 304 9 Illinois 9 Tynes, Lawrence PK 6-1 194 8 Troy
67 McKenzie, Kareem T 6-6 330 11 Penn State 51 DeOssie, Zak LS 6-4 249 5 Brown
76 Snee, Chris G 6-3 305 8 Boston College
77 Boothe, Kevin OL 6-5 320 6 Cornell
78 Andrews, Stacy T 6-6 318 9 Mississippi
79 Brewer, James T 6-6 330 R Indiana
COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH: Tom Coughlin
Perry Fewell (Defensive Coordinator), Kevin Gilbride (Offensive Coordinator), Tom Quinn (Special Teams Coordinator), Jack Bicknell, Jr. (Assistant Offensive Line),
Pat Flaherty (Offensive Line), Kevin Gilbride, Jr. (Offensive Assistant), Peter Giunta (Secondary/Corners), Jim Herrmann (Linebackers), Al Holcomb (Defensive Assistant),
Jerald Ingram (Running Backs), Larry Izzo (Assistant Special Teams), Dave Merritt (Secondary/Safeties),Robert Nunn (Defensive Line), Jerry Palmieri (Strength
& Conditioning), Markus Paul (Assistant Strength & Conditioning), Michael Pope (Tight Ends), Sean Ryan (Wide Receivers), Mike Sullivan (Quarterbacks).
* Indicates player on Reserve/PUP
2011 NEW YORK GIANTS GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS
OFFENSE
OPP WR LT LG C RG RT TE WR QB RB FB
@WAS Manningham Beatty Diehl Baas Snee McKenzie Ballard Nicks Manning Bradshaw Pascoe (TE)
StL Manningham Beatty Diehl Baas Snee McKenzie Ballard Nicks Manning Bradshaw Hynoski
@PHI Andrews (OL) Beatty Diehl Baas Snee McKenzie Pascoe Nicks Manning Bradshaw Hynoski
@ARI Manningham Beatty Diehl Baas Snee McKenzie Ballard Nicks Manning Bradshaw Hynoski
SEA Manningham Beatty Diehl Boothe Snee McKenzie Ballard Nicks Manning Bradshaw Andrews (OL)
BUF
MIA
@NE
@SF
PHI
@NO
GB
@DAL
WAS
@Jets
DAL
DEFENSE
OPP LDE LDT RDT RDE SLB MLB WLB LCB RCB SS FS
@WAS Tollefson Joseph Canty Pierre-Paul Kiwanuka Jones Boley Webster Ross Phillips Rolle
StL Tuck Joseph Canty Pierre-Paul Kiwanuka Jones Boley Webster Ross Phillips Rolle
@PHI Tuck Joseph Canty Pierre-Paul Kiwanuka Grant (DB) Boley Webster Ross Phillips Rolle
@ARI Pierre-Paul Joseph Canty Umenyiora Kiwanuka Jones Boley Webster Ross Phillips Rolle
SEA Pierre-Paul Joseph Canty Umenyiora Kiwanuka Grant (DB) Boley Webster Ross Phillips Rolle
BUF
MIA
@NE
@SF
PHI
@NO
GB
@DAL
WAS
@Jets
DAL
OPP Gameday Inactives
@WAS Jenigan Amukamara Beckum Petrus Umenyiora Brewer Tuck
StL Jenigan Amukamara Beckum Petrus Umenyiora Brewer Scott
@PHI Manningham Amukamara Clayton Petrus Umenyiora Brewer Scott
@ARI Clayton Amukamara Stokley Petrus Scott Brewer Tuck
SEA Clayton Amukamara Jacobs Petrus Bass Brewer Tuck
BUF
MIA
@NE
@SF
PHI
@NO
GB
@DAL
WAS
@Jets
DAL
2011 NEW YORK GIANTS PARTICIPATION CHART
Date 9/11 9/19 9/25 10/2 10/9 10/16 10/30 11/6 11/13 11/20 10/28 12/4 12/11 12/18 10/24 1/1 TOTALS
Opponent @Was StL @Phi @Ari Sea Buf Mia @NE @SF Phi @NO GB @Dal Was @Jets Dal GP/GS/DNP/IA
5 Weatherford Steve P P P P P
8 Carr David DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP
9 Tynes Lawrence P P P P P
10 Manning Eli QB QB QB QB QB
12 Jernigan Jerrel IA IA DNP DNP P
13 Barden Ramses PUP PUP PUP PUP PUP
15 Thomas Devin P P P P P
17 Perrilloux Ryan PS X PS X PS
18 Rosenfels Sage IR IR IR IR X
19 DePalma Dan PS PS PS PS PS
20 Amukamara Prince IA IA IA IA IA
21 Phillps Kenny SS SS SS SS SS
22 Martin Derrick P P P P P
23 Webster Corey LCB LCB LCB LCB LCB
25 Johnson Bruce IR IR IR IR IR
26 Rolle Antrel FS FS FS FS FS
27 Jacobs Brandon P P P P IA
28 Ware D.J. P P P P P
29 Williams Brian P P P P X
29 Witherspoon Brian IR IR IR IR IR
30 Tryon Justin X X X X P
31 Ross Aaron RCB RCB RCB RCB RCB
33 Scott Da'Rel DNP IA IA IA P
34 Grant Deon P P P P DB
35 Brown Andre PS PS PS PS PS
35 Jones Chad R-NFIR-NFI R-NFI R-NFI R-NFI
37 Coe Michael P P P P P
39 Sash Tyler P P P P P
44 Bradshaw Ahmad RB RB RB RB RB
45 Hynoski Henry P FB FB FB P
47 Beckum Travis IA IA P P P
48 Hopkins Christian PS PS PS PS PS
49 Coleman Antonio X X X PS PS
51 DeOssie Zak P P P P P
52 Sintim Clint IR IR IR IR IR
53 Jones Greg MLB MLB P MLB MLB
54 Goff Jonathan IR IR IR IR IR
55 Paysinger Spencer P P P P P
57 Williams Jacquian P P P P P
58 Herzlich Mark P P P P P
59 Boley Michael WLB WLB WLB WLB WLB
60 Capers Selvish X X X X X
61 Koets Adam PUP PUP PUP PUP PUP
62 Petrus Mitch IA IA IA IA IA
63 Cordle Jim PS PS PS PS P
64 Baas David C C C C C
65 Beatty Will LT LT LT LT LT
66 Diehl David LG LG LG LG LG
67 McKenzie Kareem RT RT RT RT RT
69 Trattou Justin P PS PS PS PS
71 Tollefson Dave LE P P P P
72 Umenyiora Osi IA IA IA RE RE
73 Kennedy Jimmy P P P P P
74 Hendricks Dwayne PS PS PS PS PS
76 Snee Chris RG RG RG RG RG
77 Boothe Kevin P P P P C
78 Andrews Stacy P P OL P OL
79 Brewer James IA IA IA IA IA
80 Cruz Victor P P P P P
81 Hogan Chris X PS X X X
82 Manningham Mario WR WR IA WR WR
83 Clayton Michael X X IA IA IA
84 Stokley Brandon X P P IA X
85 Ballard Jake TE TE P TE TE
86 Pascoe Bear FB P TE P P
87 Hixon Domenik P P IR IR IR
88 Nicks Hakeem WR WR WR WR WR
90 Pierre-Paul Jason RE RE RE LE LE
91 Tuck Justin IA LE LE IA IA
94 Kiwanuka Mathias SLB SLB SLB SLB SLB
95 Bernard Rocky P P P P P
96 Austin Marvin IR IR IR IR IR
97 Joseph Linval LDT LDT LDT LDT LDT
98 Tracy Adrian PS PS PS PS PS
99 Canty Chris RDT RDT RDT RDT RDT
KEY: POSITION - start, P - played, IA - inactive, IR - injured reserve, DNP - did not play, PS - practice squad, X - not with team, PUP - physically unable to perform.
SUS- suspended player R-NFI - reserve non-football injury
2011 New York Giants Transactions
Date POS. PLAYER TRANSACTION
1/5 DB Burnett, Joe Sign to reserve/future contracts
WR Watkins, Todd Sign to reserve/future contracts
1/11 RB Mallett, Martell Sign to reserve/future contracts
OL Ndukwe, Ikechuku Sign to reserve/future contracts
DE Okpokowuruk, Ayanga Sign to reserve/future contracts
1/13 QB Perrilloux, Ryan Sign to reserve/future contracts
DB Harris, Cary Sign to reserve/future contracts
3/3 WR Reynaud, Darius Sign to reserve/future contracts
WR Hixon, Domenik Sign contract extension
7/28 FB Hynoski, Henry Sign undrafted rookie free agent
LB Herzlich, Mark Sign undrafted rookie free agent
DT Parker, Martin Sign undrafted rookie free agent
DE Trattou, Justin Sign undrafted rookie free agent
DE Marshall, Craig Sign undrafted rookie free agent
T King, Jarriel Sign undrafted rookie free agent
LB Paysinger, Spencer Sign undrafted rookie free agent
DS Tarrant, Jarrard Sign undrafted rookie free agent
DT Abdullai, Ibraham Sign undrafted rookie free agent
DS Sims, David Sign undrafted rookie free agent
C O'Hara, Shaun Released
G Seubert, Rich Released
FB Hedgecock, Madison Released
T Andrews, Shawn Released
RB Barber, Tiki Released
7/29 DT Austin, Marvin Signed rookie contract
WR Jernigan, Jerrel Signed rookie contract
T Brewer, James Signed rookie contract
LB Jones, Greg Signed rookie contract
DS Sash, Tyler Signed rookie contract
LB Williams, Jacquian Signed rookie contract
RB Scott, Da'rel Signed rookie contract
DT Bernard, Rocky Released
OL Koets, Adam Placed on Active Reserve/PUP
WR Barden, Ramses Placed on Active Reserve/PUP
DE Umenyiora, Osi player on Reserve/Did Not Report
7/30 C Baas, David Signed as a free agent
G White, Chris Signed as a free agent
P Weatherford, Steve Signed as a free agent
TE Hopkins, Christian Signed as a free agent
OG Clouser, Brant Signed as a free agent
8/1 QB Carr, David Signed as a free agent
RB Mallett, Martell waived
DS Jones, Chad waived
TE Patrick, Ben Signed as a free agent
8/2 DT Watson, Gabe Signed as a free agent
8/3 RB Brown, Andre Signed as a free agent
RB Bradshaw, Ahmad re-signed by the Giants
WR Clayton, Michael re-signed by the Giants
T Andrews, Stacy Signed as a free agent
8/4 DT Bernard, Rocky Signed as a free agent
DT Parker, Martin waived injured
8/5 CB Amukamara, Prince Signed rookie contract
CB Burks, Darnell Signed as a free agent
CB Johnson, Bruce waived injured
8/6 DE Tollefson, Dave re-signed by the Giants
8/7 TE Coats, Daniel Signed as a free agent
TE Patrick, Ben placed on Reserve/Retired
8/16 WR Giguere, Sam waived/injured
DB Harris, Cary waived
DB Grant, Deon Signed as a free agent
DB Martin, Derrick Signed as a free agent
PK Lloyd, Ryhs Signed as a free agent
8/23 DT Kennedy, Jimmy Signed as a free agent
CB Turenne, Woodny waived/injury settlement
CB Witherspoon, Brian waived/injured
CB Thomas, Terrell placed on injured reserve
WR Giguere, Sam waived/injury settlement
8/24 LB Ingram, Kenny waived
CB Williams, Brian Signed as a free agent
8/30 DT Austin, Marvin Placed on Injured Reserve
WR Barden, Ramses Placed on Reserve/PUP
OL Koets, Adam Placed on Reserve/PUP
WR Calhoun, Duke Waived/Injured
9/2 LB Sintim, Clint Placed on Injured Reserve
DT Abdulai, Ibrahim Waived
CB Burks, Darnell Waived
G Clouser, Brant Waived
WR Watkins, Todd Waived
9/3 QB Rosenfels, Sage Placed on Injured Reserve
DB Jackson, Brian Waived/Injured
TE Coats, Daniel Contract Terminated
WR Clayton, Michael Contract Terminated
G Ndukwe, Ikechuku Contract Terminated
C White, Chris Contract Terminated
DT Watson, Gabe Contract Terminated
K Lloyd, Ryhs Contract Terminated
QB Perrilloux, Ryan Waived
RB Brown, Andre Waived
RB Scott, Charles Waived
TE Hopkins, Christian Waived
WR Reynaud, Darius Waived
T Meredith, Jamon Waived
T King, Jarriel Waived
C Cordle, Jim Waived
DE Okpokowuruk, Ayanga Waived
DE Marshall, Craig Waived
DE Hall, Alex Waived
DE Trattou, Justin Waived
DT Hendricks, Dwayne Waived
LB Tracy, Adrian Waived
LB Dillard, Phillip Waived
DB Burnett, Joe Waived
DB Sims, David Waived
DB Tarrant, Jarrard Waived
P Dodge, Matt Waived
9/4 RB Brown, Andre Signed to Practice Squad
TE Hopkins, Christian Signed to Practice Squad
DE Trattou, Justin Signed to Practice Squad
LB Tracy, Adrian Signed to Practice Squad
QB Perrilloux, Ryan Signed to Practice Squad
DT Hendricks, Dwayne Signed to Practice Squad
9/5 C Cordle, Jim Signed to Practice Squad
9/6 WR DePalma, Dan Signed to Practice Squad
9/10 DE Trattou, Justin Signed from Practice Sqad
LB Gofff, Jonathan Paced on Injured Reserve
9/12 WR Hogan, Chris Signed to Practice Squad
9/15 DE Trattou, Justin Waived
WR Stokley, Brandon Signed as a Free Agent
9/17 QB Perrilloux, Ryan Practice Squad Contract Terminated
DE Trattou, Justin Signed to Practice Squad
9/23 WR Hixon, Domenik Placed on Injured Reserve
WR Clayton, Michael Signed as a Free Agent
WR Hogan, Chris Practice Squad Contract Terminated
QB Perrilloux, Ryan Signed to Practice Squad
9/27 QB Perrilloux, Ryan Practice Squad Contract Terminated
LB Coleman, Antonio Signed to Practice Squad
10/4 QB Rosenfels, Sage Contract Terminated from Injured Reserve
WR Stokley, Brandon Contract Terminated with Injury Settlement
C Cordle, Jim Signed from Practice Sqad
OL Capers, Selvish Signed to Practice Squad
CB Tryon, Justin Signed as a Free Agent
10/5 CB Williams, Brian Contract Terminated
10/7 OL Capers, Selvish Practice Squad Contract Terminated
QB Perrilloux, Ryan Signed to Practice Squad
HOW THE 2011 GIANTS WERE BUILT
10/11/2011
YEAR DRAFTEES (33) FREE AGENTS (37) TRADES/WAIVERS (4)
2011 CB Prince Amukamara (1) T Stacy Andrews (UFA-SEA)
DT Marvin Austin (2)+ C David Baas (UFA-SEA)
WR Jerrell Jernigan (3) RB Andre Brown (FA)
T James Brewer (4) OL Selvish Capers (FA)*
LB Greg Jones (6a) QB David Carr (FA)
S Tyler Sash (6b) LB Antonio Coleman (FA)*
LB Jacquian Williams (6c) WR Michael Clayton (FA)
RB Da'Rel Scott (7) C Jim Cordle (FA)*
LB Mark Herzlich (FA)
TE Christian Hopkins (FA)*
FB Henry Hynoski (FA)
DT Jimmy Kennedy (FA)
S Derrick Martin (FA)
LB Spencer Paysinger (FA)
QB Ryan Perrilloux*
LB Adrian Tracy (FA)*
DE Justin Trattou (FA)*
CB Justin Tryon (FA)
P Steve Weatherford (FA)
WR Dan DePalma (FA)*
WR Chris Hogan (FA)*
DT Martin Parker (FA)+
2010 DE Jason Pierre-Paul (1) TE Jake Ballard (FA)
DT Chad Jones (3)# DB Michael Coe (FA) WR Devin Thomas (W-CAR)
DT Linval Joseph (2) WR Victor Cruz (FA)
G Mitch Petrus (5) S Deon Grant (UFA-SEA)
DT Dwayne Hendricks (FA)*
TE Bear Pascoe (FA)
S Antrel Rolle (FA)
CB Brian Witherspoon (FA)+
2009 WR Hakeem Nicks (1) DT Rocky Bernard (UFA-SEA)
LB Clint Sintim (2a)+ LB Michael Boley (UFA-ATL)
T Will Beatty (2b) DT Chris Canty (UFA-DAL)
WR Ramses Barden (3a)^ CB Bruce Johnson (FA)+
TE Travis Beckum (3b)
2008 S Kenny Phillips (1)
CB Terrell Thomas (2)+
WR Mario Manningham (3)
LB Jonathan Goff (5)
2007 CB Aaron Ross (1) DE Dave Tollefson (FA) WR Domenik Hixon (W-DEN)+
LB Zak DeOssie (4) RB D.J. Ware (FA) PK Lawrence Tynes (T-KC)
TE Kevin Boss (5)
OL Adam Koets (6)^
RB Ahmad Bradshaw (7b)
2006 DE Mathias Kiwanuka (1)
2005 CB Corey Webster (2) T Kareem McKenzie (UFA-NYJ)
DE Justin Tuck (3)
RB Brandon Jacobs (4)
2004 G Chris Snee (2) QB Eli Manning (T-SD)
2003 DE Osi Umenyiora (2)
T David Diehl (5)
* practice squad, ^reserve/pup, + injured reserve, #injured reserve/non-football injury
2011 NEW YORK GIANTS NUMERICAL ROSTER
10/11/2011
NO LAST FIRST POS HT WT DOB AGE EXP COLLEGE HOMETOWN HOW ACQ. GP/GS/DNP/IA
5 Weatherford Steve P 6-2 211 12/17/1982 28 7 Illinois Terre Haute, IN FA-'11 5/0/0/0
8 Carr David QB 6-3 212 7/21/1979 32 10 Fresno State Stockdale, CA FA-'11 0/0/5/0
9 Tynes Lawrence PK 6-1 194 5/3/1978 33 8 Troy Milton, FL T(KC)-'07 5/0/0/0
10 Manning Eli QB 6-4 218 1/3/1981 30 8 Mississippi New Orleans, LA T (SD)-'04 5/5/0/0
12 Jernigan Jerrel WR 5-8 189 6/14/1989 22 R Troy Eufaula, AL D3-'11 1/0/1/3
15 Thomas Devin WR 6-2 221 11/15/1986 24 4 Michigan State Ann Arbor, MI W (CAR)- '10 5/0/0/0
20 Amukamara Prince CB 6-0 207 6/6/1989 22 R Nebraska Glendale, AZ D1-'11 0/0/0/5
21 Phillips Kenny S 6-2 217 11/24/1986 24 4 Miami (FL) Miami, FL D1-'08 5/5/0/0
22 Martin Derrick DB 5-10 198 5/16/1985 26 5 Wyoming Denver, CO FA-'11 5/0/0/0
23 Webster Corey CB 6-0 200 3/2/1982 29 7 LSU Vacherie, LA D2-'05 5/5/0/0
26 Rolle Antrel S 6-0 206 12/16/1982 28 6 Miami (FL) Homestead, FL FA-'10 5/5/0/0
27 Jacobs Brandon RB 6-4 264 7/6/1982 29 7 So. Illinois Napoleanville, LA D4-'05 4/0/0/1
28 Ware D.J. RB 6-0 225 2/18/1985 26 5 Georgia Rockmart, GA FA-'07 5/0/0/0
30 Tryon Justin CB 5-9 180 5/29/1984 27 4 Arizona State Woodland Hills, CA FA'11 1/0/0/0
31 Ross Aaron CB 6-0 190 9/15/1982 29 5 Texas Tyler, TX D1-'07 5/5/0/0
33 Scott Da'Rel RB 5-11 210 5/26/1988 23 R Maryland Conshohocken, PA D7-'11 1/0/1/3
34 Grant Deon S 6-2 215 3/14/1979 32 12 Tennessee Augusta, GA FA-'10 5/2/0/0
37 Coe Michael DB 6-0 187 12/17/1983 27 4 Alabama State Memphis, TN FA-'10 5/0/0/0
39 Sash Tyler S 6-0 215 5/27/1988 23 R Iowa Oskaloosa, IA D6-'11 5/0/0/0
44 Bradshaw Ahmad RB 5-10 214 3/19/1986 25 5 Marshall Bluefield, VA D7b-'07 5/5/0/0
45 Hynoski Henry FB 6-1 266 12/30/1988 22 R Pittsburgh Elysburg, PA FA-'11 5/3/0/0
47 Beckum Travis TE 6-3 234 1/24/1987 24 3 Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI D3-'09 3/0/0/2
51 DeOssie Zak LS 6-4 249 5/24/1984 27 5 Brown No. Andover, MA D4-'07 5/0/0/0
53 Jones Greg LB 6-0 248 10/5/1988 23 R Michigan State Cincinnati, OH D6-'11 5/3/0/0
55 Paysinger Spencer LB 6-2 236 6/28/1988 23 R Oregon Los Angeles, CA FA-'11 5/0/0/0
57 Williams Jacquian LB 6-3 224 7/20/1988 23 R South Florida Apopka, FL D6-'11 5/0/0/0
58 Herzlich Mark LB 6-4 246 9/1/1987 24 R Boston College Wayne, PA FA-'11 5/0/0/0
59 Boley Michael LB 6-3 230 8/24/1982 29 7 Southern Miss Elkmont, AL UFA (ATL)-'09 5/5/0/0
62 Petrus Mitch G 6-3 315 5/11/1987 24 2 Arkansas Carlisle, AR D5-'10 0/0/0/5
63 Cordle Jim C 6-3 320 8/22/1987 24 1 Ohio State Lancster, OH FA-'11 1/0/0/0
64 Baas David C 6-4 312 9/28/1981 30 7 Michigan Sarasota, FL UFA (SF)-'11 4/4/0/1
65 Beatty Will T 6-6 319 3/2/1985 26 3 Connecticut York, PA D2-'09 5/5/0/0
66 Diehl David G 6-5 304 9/15/1980 31 9 Illinois Oak Lawn, IL D5-'03 5/5/0/0
67 McKenzie Kareem T 6-6 330 5/24/1979 32 11 Penn State Willingboro, NJ UFA (NYJ)-'05 5/5/0/0
71 Tollefson Dave DE 6-4 266 7/10/1982 29 5 NW Missouri St Concord, CA FA-'11 5/1/0/0
72 Umenyiora Osi DE 6-3 255 11/16/1981 29 9 Troy Auburn, AL D2-'03 2/2/0/3
73 Kennedy Jimmy DT 6-4 302 6/5/1979 32 9 Penn State Yonker, NY FA-'11 5/0/0/0
76 Snee Chris G 6-3 305 1/18/1982 29 8 Boston College Montrose, PA D2-'04 5/5/0/0
77 Boothe Kevin G 6-5 320 7/5/1983 28 6 Cornell Fort Lauderdale, FL W (OAK) -'07 5/1/0/0
78 Andrews Stacy T 6-6 318 6/2/1981 30 9 Mississippi Camden, AR UFA (SEA)-'11 5/2/0/0
79 Brewer James T 6-6 330 12/23/1987 23 R Indiana Indianapolis, IN D4-'11 0/0/0/5
80 Cruz Victor WR 6-0 204 11/11/1986 24 2 Massachusetts Paterson, NJ FA-'10 5/0/0/0
82 Manningham Mario WR 6-0 185 5/25/1986 25 4 Michigan Warren, OH D3-'08 4/4/0/1
83 Clayton Michael WR 6-3 202 10/13/1982 29 8 LSU Baton Rouge, LA FA-'11 0/0/0/3
85 Ballard Jake TE 6-6 275 12/21/1987 23 2 Ohio State Springboro, OH FA-'10 5/4/0/0
86 Pascoe Bear TE 6-5 283 2/23/1986 25 3 Fresno State Porterville, CA FA-'09 5/2/0/0
88 Nicks Hakeem WR 6-1 208 1/14/1988 23 3 North Carolina Charlotte, NC D1-'09 5/5/0/0
90 Pierre-Paul Jason DE 6-5 278 1/1/1989 22 2 South Florida Deerfield Beach, FL D1-'10 5/5/0/0
91 Tuck Justin DE 6-5 268 3/29/1983 28 7 Notre Dame Kellyton, AL D3-'05 2/2/0/3
94 Kiwanuka Mathias LB 6-5 267 3/8/1983 28 6 Boston College Indianapolis, IN D1-'06 5/5/0/0
95 Bernard Rocky DT 6-3 301 4/19/1979 32 10 Texas A&M Sterling, TX FA-'11 5/0/0/0
97 Joseph Linval DT 6-4 323 10/10/1988 23 2 East Carolina Gainesville, FL D2-'10 5/5/0/0
99 Canty Chris DT 6-7 317 11/10/1982 28 7 Virginia Charlotte, NC UFA (DAL)-'09 5/5/0/0
Practice Squad
17 Perrilloux Ryan QB 6-3 204 1/1/1987 24 1 Jacksonville State Reserve, LA FA-'11 0/0/0/0
19 DePalma Dan WR 511 192 7/21/1989 22 R West Chester (PA) Verona, NJ FA-'11 0/0/0/0
35 Brown Andre RB 6-0 227 12/15/1986 24 3 N.C. State Greenville, SC FA-'11 0/0/0/0
48 Hopkins Christian TE 6-5 277 2/26/1985 26 1 Toledo Chicago, IL FA-'11 0/0/0/0
49 Coleman Antonio LB 6-1 253 9/1/1986 25 2 Auburn Mobile, AL FA-'11 0/0/0/0
69 Trattou Justin DE 6-4 255 8/28/1988 22 R Florida Ramsey, NJ FA'11 1/0/0/0
74 Hendricks Dwayne DT 6-3 305 3/17/1986 25 1 Miami (FL) Millville, NJ FA-'10 0/0/0/0
98 Tracy Adrian LB 6-2 245 4/6/1987 24 R William & Mary Sterling, VA D6-'10 0/0/0/0
Reserve/PUP Injury
13 Barden Ramses WR 6-6 224 1/1/1986 25 3 Cal Poly La Canada Flintridge, CA D3-'09 Foot
61 Koets Adam OL 6-5 300 1/7/1984 27 5 Oregon State Santa Ana, CA D6-'07 Knee
Reserve/Injured Injury
24 Thomas Terrell CB 6-0 191 1/8/1985 26 4 USC Alto Loma, CA D2-'08 Knee
25 Johnson Bruce CB 5-11 182 12/18/1987 23 3 Miami (FL) Live Oak, FL FA-'09 Achilles
29 Witherspoon Brian CB 5-10 180 6/5/1985 26 3 Stillman Butler, AL FA'10 Knee
52 Sintim Clint LB 6-3 246 2/21/1986 25 3 Virginia Woodbridge, VA D2-'09 Knee
54 Goff Jonathan LB 6-2 241 12/12/1985 25 4 Vanderbilt Lynn, MA D5-'08 Knee
73 Parker Martin DT 6-2 303 2/27/1988 23 R Richmond New Haven, CT FA-'011 Foot
96 Austin Marvin DT 6-2 312 1/1/1989 22 R North Carolina Washington, DC D2-'11 Chest
Reserve/Non-Football Injury Injury
35 Jones Chad S 6-2 228 10/5/1988 23 2 LSU Baton Rouge, LA D3-'10 Leg
COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH: Tom Coughlin
Perry Fewell (Defensive Coordinator), Kevin Gilbride (Offensive Coordinator), Tom Quinn (Special Teams Coordinator), Jack Bicknell, Jr. (Assistant Offensive Line)
Pat Flaherty (Offensive Line), Kevin Gilbride, Jr. (Offensive Assistant), Peter Giunta (Secondary/Corners), Jim Herrmann (Linebackers), Al Holcomb (Defensive Assistant),
Jerald Ingram (Running Backs), Larry Izzo (Assistant Special Teams), Dave Merritt (Secondary/Safeties), Robert Nunn (Defensive Line), Jerry Palmieri (Strength
& Conditioning), Markus Paul (Assistant Strength & Conditioning), Michael Pope (Tight Ends), Sean Ryan (Wide Receivers), Mike Sullivan (Quarterbacks).
2011 NEW YORK GIANTS ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
NO LAST FIRST POS HT WT DOB AGE EXP COLLEGE HOMETOWN HOW ACQ. GP/GS/DNP/IA
20 Amukamara Prince CB 6-0 207 6/6/1989 22 R Nebraska Glendale, AZ D1-'11 0/0/0/5
78 Andrews Stacy T 6-6 318 6/2/1981 30 9 Mississippi Camden, AR UFA (SEA)-'11 5/2/0/0
64 Baas David C 6-4 312 9/28/1981 30 7 Michigan Sarasota, FL UFA (SF)-'11 4/4/0/1
85 Ballard Jake TE 6-6 275 12/21/1987 23 2 Ohio State Springboro, OH FA-'10 5/4/0/0
65 Beatty Will T 6-6 319 3/2/1985 26 3 Connecticut York, PA D2-'09 5/5/0/0
47 Beckum Travis TE 6-3 234 1/24/1987 24 3 Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI D3-'09 3/0/0/2
95 Bernard Rocky DT 6-3 301 4/19/1979 32 10 Texas A&M Sterling, TX FA-'11 5/0/0/0
59 Boley Michael LB 6-3 230 8/24/1982 29 7 Southern Miss Elkmont, AL UFA (ATL)-'09 5/5/0/0
77 Boothe Kevin G 6-5 320 7/5/1983 28 6 Cornell Fort Lauderdale, FL W (OAK) -'07 5/1/0/0
44 Bradshaw Ahmad RB 5-10 214 3/19/1986 25 5 Marshall Bluefield, VA D7b-'07 5/5/0/0
79 Brewer James T 6-6 330 12/23/1987 23 R Indiana Indianapolis, IN D4-'11 0/0/0/5
99 Canty Chris DT 6-7 317 11/10/1982 28 7 Virginia Charlotte, NC UFA (DAL)-'09 5/5/0/0
8 Carr David QB 6-3 212 7/21/1979 32 10 Fresno State Stockdale, CA FA-'11 0/0/5/0
83 Clayton Michael WR 6-3 202 10/13/1982 29 8 LSU Baton Rouge, LA FA-'11 0/0/0/3
37 Coe Michael DB 6-0 187 12/17/1983 27 4 Alabama State Memphis, TN FA-'10 5/0/0/0
63 Cordle Jim C 6-3 320 8/22/1987 24 1 Ohio State Lancster, OH FA-'11 1/0/0/0
80 Cruz Victor WR 6-0 204 11/11/1986 24 2 Massachusetts Paterson, NJ FA-'10 5/0/0/0
51 DeOssie Zak LS 6-4 249 5/24/1984 27 5 Brown No. Andover, MA D4-'07 5/0/0/0
66 Diehl David G 6-5 304 9/15/1980 31 9 Illinois Oak Lawn, IL D5-'03 5/5/0/0
34 Grant Deon S 6-2 215 3/14/1979 32 12 Tennessee Augusta, GA FA-'10 5/2/0/0
58 Herzlich Mark LB 6-4 246 9/1/1987 24 R Boston College Wayne, PA FA-'11 5/0/0/0
45 Hynoski Henry FB 6-1 266 12/30/1988 22 R Pittsburgh Elysburg, PA FA-'11 5/3/0/0
27 Jacobs Brandon RB 6-4 264 7/6/1982 29 7 So. Illinois Napoleanville, LA D4-'05 4/0/0/1
12 Jernigan Jerrel WR 5-8 189 6/14/1989 22 R Troy Eufaula, AL D3-'11 1/0/1/3
53 Jones Greg LB 6-0 248 10/5/1988 23 R Michigan State Cincinnati, OH D6-'11 5/3/0/0
97 Joseph Linval DT 6-4 323 10/10/1988 23 2 East Carolina Gainesville, FL D2-'10 5/5/0/0
73 Kennedy Jimmy DT 6-4 302 6/5/1979 32 9 Penn State Yonker, NY FA-'11 5/0/0/0
94 Kiwanuka Mathias LB 6-5 267 3/8/1983 28 6 Boston College Indianapolis, IN D1-'06 5/5/0/0
10 Manning Eli QB 6-4 218 1/3/1981 30 8 Mississippi New Orleans, LA T (SD)-'04 5/5/0/0
82 Manningham Mario WR 6-0 185 5/25/1986 25 4 Michigan Warren, OH D3-'08 4/4/0/1
22 Martin Derrick DB 5-10 198 5/16/1985 26 5 Wyoming Denver, CO FA-'11 5/0/0/0
67 McKenzie Kareem T 6-6 330 5/24/1979 32 11 Penn State Willingboro, NJ UFA (NYJ)-'05 5/5/0/0
88 Nicks Hakeem WR 6-1 208 1/14/1988 23 3 North Carolina Charlotte, NC D1-'09 5/5/0/0
86 Pascoe Bear TE 6-5 283 2/23/1986 25 3 Fresno State Porterville, CA FA-'09 5/2/0/0
55 Paysinger Spencer LB 6-2 236 6/28/1988 23 R Oregon Los Angeles, CA FA-'11 5/0/0/0
62 Petrus Mitch G 6-3 315 5/11/1987 24 2 Arkansas Carlisle, AR D5-'10 0/0/0/5
21 Phillips Kenny S 6-2 217 11/24/1986 24 4 Miami (FL) Miami, FL D1-'08 5/5/0/0
90 Pierre-Paul Jason DE 6-5 278 1/1/1989 22 2 South Florida Deerfield Beach, FL D1-'10 5/5/0/0
26 Rolle Antrel S 6-0 206 12/16/1982 28 6 Miami (FL) Homestead, FL FA-'10 5/5/0/0
31 Ross Aaron CB 6-0 190 9/15/1982 29 5 Texas Tyler, TX D1-'07 5/5/0/0
39 Sash Tyler S 6-0 215 5/27/1988 23 R Iowa Oskaloosa, IA D6-'11 5/0/0/0
33 Scott Da'Rel RB 5-11 210 5/26/1988 23 R Maryland Conshohocken, PA D7-'11 1/0/1/3
76 Snee Chris G 6-3 305 1/18/1982 29 8 Boston College Montrose, PA D2-'04 5/5/0/0
15 Thomas Devin WR 6-2 221 11/15/1986 24 4 Michigan State Ann Arbor, MI W (CAR)- '10 5/0/0/0
71 Tollefson Dave DE 6-4 266 7/10/1982 29 5 NW Missouri St Concord, CA FA-'11 5/1/0/0
30 Tryon Justin CB 5-9 180 5/29/1984 27 4 Arizona State Woodland Hills, CA FA'11 1/0/0/0
91 Tuck Justin DE 6-5 268 3/29/1983 28 7 Notre Dame Kellyton, AL D3-'05 2/2/0/3
9 Tynes Lawrence PK 6-1 194 5/3/1978 33 8 Troy Milton, FL T(KC)-'07 5/0/0/0
72 Umenyiora Osi DE 6-3 255 11/16/1981 29 9 Troy Auburn, AL D2-'03 2/2/0/3
28 Ware D.J. RB 6-0 225 2/18/1985 26 5 Georgia Rockmart, GA FA-'07 5/0/0/0
5 Weatherford Steve P 6-2 211 12/17/1982 28 7 Illinois Terre Haute, IN FA-'11 5/0/0/0
23 Webster Corey CB 6-0 200 3/2/1982 29 7 LSU Vacherie, LA D2-'05 5/5/0/0
57 Williams Jacquian LB 6-3 224 7/20/1988 23 R South Florida Apopka, FL D6-'11 5/0/0/0
Practice Squad
35 Brown Andre RB 6-0 227 12/15/1986 24 3 N.C. State Greenville, SC FA-'11 0/0/0/0
49 Coleman Antonio LB 6-1 253 9/1/1986 25 2 Auburn Mobile, AL FA-'11 0/0/0/0
19 DePalma Dan WR 511 192 7/21/1989 22 R West Chester (PA) Verona, NJ FA-'11 0/0/0/0
74 Hendricks Dwayne DT 6-3 305 3/17/1986 25 1 Miami (FL) Millville, NJ FA-'10 0/0/0/0
48 Hopkins Christian TE 6-5 277 2/26/1985 26 1 Toledo Chicago, IL FA-'11 0/0/0/0
17 Perrilloux Ryan QB 6-3 204 1/1/1987 24 1 Jacksonville State Reserve, LA FA-'11 0/0/0/0
98 Tracy Adrian LB 6-2 245 4/6/1987 24 R William & Mary Sterling, VA D6-'10 0/0/0/0
69 Trattou Justin DE 6-4 255 8/28/1988 22 R Florida Ramsey, NJ FA'11 1/0/0/0
Reserve/PUP Injury
13 Barden Ramses WR 6-6 224 1/1/1986 25 3 Cal Poly La Canada Flintridge, CA D3-'09 Foot
61 Koets Adam OL 6-5 300 1/7/1984 27 5 Oregon State Santa Ana, CA D6-'07 Knee
Reserve/Injured Injury
96 Austin Marvin DT 6-2 312 1/1/1989 22 R North Carolina Washington, DC D2-'11 Chest
54 Goff Jonathan LB 6-2 241 12/12/1985 25 4 Vanderbilt Lynn, MA D5-'08 Knee
87 Hixon Domenik WR 6-2 197 10/8/1984 27 6 Akron Columbus, OH W (DEN)-'07 Knee
25 Johnson Bruce CB 5-11 182 12/18/1987 23 3 Miami (FL) Live Oak, FL FA-'09 Achilles
73 Parker Martin DT 6-2 303 2/27/1988 23 R Richmond New Haven, CT FA-'011 Foot
52 Sintim Clint LB 6-3 246 2/21/1986 25 3 Virginia Woodbridge, VA D2-'09 Knee
24 Thomas Terrell CB 6-0 191 1/8/1985 26 4 USC Alto Loma, CA D2-'08 Knee
29 Witherspoon Brian CB 5-10 180 6/5/1985 26 3 Stillman Butler, AL FA'10 Knee
Reserve/Non-Football Injury Injury
35 Jones Chad S 6-2 228 10/5/1988 23 2 LSU Baton Rouge, LA D3-'10 Leg
COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH: Tom Coughlin
Perry Fewell (Defensive Coordinator), Kevin Gilbride (Offensive Coordinator), Tom Quinn (Special Teams Coordinator), Jack Bicknell, Jr. (Assistant Offensive Line)
Pat Flaherty (Offensive Line), Kevin Gilbride, Jr. (Offensive Assistant), Peter Giunta (Secondary/Corners), Jim Herrmann (Linebackers), Al Holcomb (Defensive Assistant),
Jerald Ingram (Running Backs), Larry Izzo (Assistant Special Teams), Dave Merritt (Secondary/Safeties), Robert Nunn (Defensive Line), Jerry Palmieri (Strength
& Conditioning), Markus Paul (Assistant Strength & Conditioning), Michael Pope (Tight Ends), Sean Ryan (Wide Receivers), Mike Sullivan (Quarterbacks).
NEW YORK GIANTS / WEEK 5 / THROUGH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2011
WON 3, LOST 2 * RUSHING No. Yds Avg Long TD
09/11 L 14-28 at Washington 80,121 Bradshaw 72 286 4.0 37 2
09/19 W 28-16 St. Louis 78,290 Jacobs 38 116 3.1 14 2
09/25 W 29-16 at Philadelphia 69,144 Ware 7 25 3.6 12 0
10/02 W 31-27 at Arizona 60,496 Cruz 1 3 3.0 3 0
10/09 L 25-36 Seattle 78,650 Manning 14 -11 -.8 3 1
10/16 Buffalo TEAM 132 419 3.2 37 5
10/30 Miami OPPONENTS 146 611 4.2 47 6
11/06 at New England * RECEIVING No. Yds Avg Long TD
11/13 at San Francisco Nicks 28 412 14.7 68 3
11/20 Philadelphia Cruz 19 386 20.3 74t 3
11/28 at New Orleans Bradshaw 17 146 8.6 26 1
12/04 Green Bay Manningham 13 171 13.2 31 0
12/11 at Dallas Ballard 10 192 19.2 41 2
12/18 Washington Jacobs 4 59 14.8 40t 1
12/24 at New York Jets Hixon 4 50 12.5 22t 1
01/01 Dallas Ware 3 27 9.0 22 0
NY-G Opp. Hynoski 3 17 5.7 8 0
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 96 104 Pascoe 1 17 17.0 17 0
Rushing 30 32 Stokley 1 7 7.0 7 0
Passing 58 66 Beckum 1 2 2.0 2 0
Penalty 8 6 TEAM 104 1486 14.3 74t 11
3rd Down: Made/Att 18/62 24/74 OPPONENTS 109 1399 12.8 68 5
3rd Down Pct. 29.0 32.4 * INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg Long TD
4th Down: Made/Att 1/4 5/7 Ross 3 19 6.3 19 0
4th Down Pct. 25.0 71.4 Phillips 1 13 13.0 13 0
POSSESSION AVG. 28:48 31:12 Rolle 1 0 0.0 0 0
TOTAL NET YARDS 1796 1867 TEAM 5 32 6.4 19 0
Avg. Per Game 359.2 373.4 OPPONENTS 5 120 24.0 94t 2
Total Plays 310 349 * PUNTING No. Yds Avg Net TB In Lg B
Avg. Per Play 5.8 5.3 Weatherford 29 1323 45.6 37.6 2 4 61 0
NET YARDS RUSHING 419 611 TEAM 29 1323 45.6 37.6 2 4 61 0
Avg. Per Game 83.8 122.2 OPPONENTS 26 1153 44.3 40.3 1 10 62 0
Total Rushes 132 146 * PUNT RETURNS Ret FC Yds Avg Long TD
NET YARDS PASSING 1377 1256 Ross 7 4 55 7.9 18 0
Avg. Per Game 275.4 251.2 Hixon 3 3 31 10.3 18 0
Sacked/Yards Lost 14/109 18/143 TEAM 10 7 86 8.6 18 0
Gross Yards 1486 1399 OPPONENTS 17 4 192 11.3 29 0
Att./Completions 164/104 185/109 * KICKOFF RETURNS No. Yds Avg Long TD
Completion Pct. 63.4 58.9 D. Thomas 11 290 26.4 37 0
Had Intercepted 5 5 Ware 2 17 8.5 17 0
PUNTS/AVERAGE 29/45.6 26/44.3 TEAM 13 307 23.6 37 0
NET PUNTING AVG. 29/37.6 26/40.3 OPPONENTS 14 328 23.4 32 0
PENALTIES/YARDS 31/246 38/311 * FIELD GOALS 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+
FUMBLES/BALL LOST 6/4 13/6 Tynes 0/ 0 1/ 1 1/ 2 0/ 0 0/0
TOUCHDOWNS 17 13 TEAM 0/ 0 1/ 1 1/ 2 0/ 0 0/0
Rushing 5 6 OPPONENTS 0/ 0 7/ 7 1/ 2 1/ 1 1/1
Passing 11 5 Tynes: (38B)()()(30G)(26G)
Returns 1 2 OPP: (39N)(21G,25G,27G)(21G,38G,21G)(27G,27G)
* SCORE BY PERIODS Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT PTS (51G,43G)
TEAM 35 38 7 47 0 127
OPPONENTS 23 30 36 34 0 123
* SCORING TD-Ru-Pa-Rt K-PAT FG S PTS
Tynes 0 0 0 0 15/15 2/ 3 0 21
Bradshaw 3 2 1 0 0 20
Jacobs 3 2 1 0 0 20
Cruz 3 0 3 0 0 18
Nicks 3 0 3 0 0 18
Ballard 2 0 2 0 0 12
Boley 1 0 0 1 0 6
Hixon 1 0 1 0 0 6
Manning 1 1 0 0 0 6
TEAM 17 5 11 1 15/15 2/ 3 0 127
OPPONENTS 13 6 5 2 13/13 10/11 1 123
2-Pt Conv: Bradshaw, Jacobs, TM 2-2,
OPP 0-0
SACKS: Pierre-Paul 7, Umenyiora 3.5,
Tollefson 3, Tuck 1.5, Canty 1, Grant 1,
Kiwanuka 1, TM 18, OPP 14
FUM/LOST: Manning 4/2, Bradshaw 1/1,
Cruz 1/1
* PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sack/Lost Rating
Manning 164 104 1486 63.4 9.06 11 6.7 5 3.0 74t 14/ 109 102.3
TEAM 164 104 1486 63.4 9.06 11 6.7 5 3.0 74t 14/ 109 102.3
OPPONENTS 185 109 1399 58.9 7.56 5 2.7 5 2.7 68 18/ 143 80.4
2011 NEW YORK GIANTS DEFENSIVE/SPECIAL TEAMS STATISTICS
(5 Games)
DEFENSIVE TACKLES SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES
PLAYER ST AT TT TFL QHT S - YL INT - YR PD FF FR PLAYER TACKLES ASSISTS TOTAL
A. Rolle 32 5 37 1 0 0-0 1-0 2 1 0 J. Williams 5 2 7
K. Phillips 25 6 31 0 1 0-0 1-13 5 1 0 Z. DeOssie 4 1 5
M. Boley 20 10 30 2 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 3 D. Martin 3 1 4
J. Pierre-Paul 22 6 28 9 10 7-51 0-0 3 1 0 T. Sash 2 2 4
J. Williams 22 4 26 1 0 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 S. Weatherford 3 0 3
D. Grant 16 7 23 1 2 1-10 0-0 2 0 0 D. Thomas 1 1 2
M. Kiwanuka 17 3 20 3 4 1-7 0-0 0 0 0 M. Boley 2 0 2
A. Ross 14 5 19 2 0 1-0 2-19 7 0 0 D. Grant 1 1 2
C. Webster 15 2 17 0 0 0-0 0-0 3 0 0 S. Paysinger 2 0 2
G. Jones 11 3 14 1 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 M. Herzlich 2 0 2
C. Canty 10 2 12 2 1 1-5 0-0 1 0 0 M. Kiwanuka 0 2 2
L. Joseph 6 4 10 1 1 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 M. Coe 2 0 2
R. Bernard 5 4 9 0 0 0-0 0-0 1 1 1 V. Cruz 1 0 1
J. Tuck 5 1 6 2 3 1.5-19 0-0 0 0 0 D. Tollefson 1 0 1
D. Tollefson 5 1 6 1 3 3-26 0-0 0 0 0 G. Jones 1 0 1
O. Umenyiora 5 1 6 3 3 3.5-25 0-0 0 2 0 Totals 30 10 40
J. Kennedy 2 2 4 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0
T. Sash 1 1 2 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 SPECIAL TEAMS MISC.
J. Trattou 0 1 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 D. Tollefson - 1 forced fumble vs. STL
M. Coe 1 0 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 D. Tollefson - 1 fumble recovery vs. STL
B. Williams 1 0 1 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0
Totals 235 68 303 29 28 18-143 5-32 28 6 5
KEY: ST - solo tackles, AT - assisted tackles, TT - total tackles, TFL - tackles for loss, QHT - quarterback hits, S - YL -
sacks and yards lost, INT- YR - interceptions and yards returned, PD - passes defensed, FF - forced fumbles, FR -
fumble recoveries.
SACKS (18) - J. Pierre-Paul (7) - 2.5 for 9 yards vs. Sea, 2 for 12 yards at Phi, .5 for 4 yards vs. STL, 2 for 26 yards
at Was; D. Tollefson (3) - 2 for 10 yards at Ari, 1 for 16 yards at Was; O. Umenyiora (3.5) - 1.5 for 10 yards vs. Sea, 2
for 15 yards at Ari; J. Tuck (1.5) - 1.5 for 19 vs. STL, C. Canty (1) - 1 for 5 yards at Was; D. Grant (1) - 1 for 10 yards
vs. Sea; M. Kiwanuka (1) - 1 for 7 yards vs. Sea.
INTERCEPTIONS (5): A. Ross (3) - 1 for 0 yards vs. Sea, 2 for 19 yards at Phi, K. Phillips (1) - 1 for 13 yards at Phi;
A. Rolle (1) - 1 for 0 yards at Ari.
TURNOVER TABLE
TURNOVERS FORCED TURNOVERS CONVERTED
Fumbles INT Total TD's FG's Total Pct. Conv Points
Giants 6 5 11 5 0 5 46% 35
Opponent 4 5 9 3 3 6 67% 30
PERFORMANCE INSIDE THE TWENTY
# of Times Scores Pct. TD's FG's Points Total Pts. % of Total Pts
Giants 14 12 86% 10 2 76 127 60%
Opponent 23 18 78% 10 8 94 123 76%