The New York Giants Stun the Packers in Lambeau Field
By Jason Lisk
Green Bay could not stop Eli Manning and Hakeem Nicks in the first half, and couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities in the second half. The Packers had over 190 total yards in the second half before scoring their first touchdown of the half. Twice they got to the New York 30 in the third quarter, and only came away with 3 points. Then, they got to the NYG 39, but Rodgers missed Finley on third down, then was sacked when the Packers went for it on 4th down.
Just like in 2007, when Eli beat the regular season MVP and a quarterback who had one of the best seasons in NFL history, Manning out dueled Rodgers today, and was amazing on third downs (as well as first downs and second downs). New York overcame the Packers, the crowd, and the officials, as several questionable calls went the way of the Packers. Didn’t matter, and now New York heads back to the Bay area, where they were less than 10 yards from winning in the regular season.
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