The New York Giants finally pulled away from the Carolina Panthers for a 31-18 win at their new stadium.
Quarterback Eli Manning tossed three touchdown passes, all of them to wide receiver Hakeem Nicks.
Manning did also toss three interceptions, allowing the Panthers to hang around until the second half.
The Giants did lose tight end Kevin Boss to a serious injury and he might miss the rest of the season. ( Read More…)
Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 4:19 pm by steve
Tags: Eli Manning, Giants news, Giants schedule, Giants tickets
By Bud L. Ellis
Mid October is early to be talking about conference showdown games.
But that’s exactly where the New York Giants find themselves Sunday. When the G-men travel to New Orleans to take on the Saints, it not only will be one of the marquee matchups in the NFL this weekend, it could provide a preview of January.
Both teams are undefeated — New York is 5-0; New Orleans is 4-0. Only the Vikings remain among the ranks of the NFC’s unblemished. The Giants are second in the conference in points scored. The Saints are third. Both teams are among the NFC’s most stingiest defenses, and both are in the top four in rushing offense.
So, what gives in this Battle on the Bayou?
It’ll come down to quarterback play. Eli Manning has been stellar for the Giants, despite battling a heel injury. Drew Brees has been solid for the Saints.
For Manning, there is the added incentive of playing close to home. His father, Archie, quarterbacked the Saints a generation ago and lives just a few minutes from the Superdome.
Somebody may get a leg up on Sunday, but it’s quite possible we’ll see these two meet again once the calendar flips from late 2009 to early 2010.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 9:42 pm by bud
Tags: Archie Manning, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Louisiana Superdome, National Football League, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants
