In an impressive road victory, the Giants came out guns-a-blazing to take an early 9-0 first quarter lead on the way to a 36-22 win over the Cowboys. The win moves the G-men to 4-2, and first place in the NFC East.
While the offense was clicking, the defense was swarming, forcing three interceptions, including a 95-yard return for a touchdown, and eight sacks.
In fact, Michael Strahan’s first half sack of Drew Bledsoe saw his career total go to 132.5, tieing Lawrence Taylor for the all-time Giants team lead.
The only downsides to last night’s win were the injuries to LaVar Arrington and Osi Umenyiora. Arrington tore his left Achilles tendon and will be out at least six months. Umenyiora’s injury was less specific. The latest word was that he strained his left hip and is questionable for week 8.
Let’s hope he returns, because it’s the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who visit Giants Stadium on Sunday. The Bucs are coming off an emotional high follwing their improbable victory over the Eagles on Sunday.
Kickoff is @ 1PM ET and will be shown regionally on FOX.
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Fun game for sure….i was scared at the end there but i would say this was the most solid game of the year. also its about time the D stepped up for the second week in a row…injures may hurt but i think we are going to look good this year.
BIG BLUE!
marty
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