Giants upset Broncos 24-23

By J.E. | Sunday, October 23, 2005 | ( 0 )

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Eli Manning connected with Amani Toomer for a 2-yard touchdown pass with 0:08 left on the game clock to seal a stunning come-from-behind victory as the New York Giants snapped the Denver Broncos' five-game winning streak. The Giants improve to 4-2 on the season, while the Broncos drop to 5-2.

The Denver Broncos effectively utilized their punishing ground attack to control the pace for most of the game. Running back Tatum Bell had led the charge the last two weeks, but this time it was Mike Anderson's turn to step up. Anderson gained 120 yards on 24 carries, and scored a second quarter touchdown to put the Broncos up 13-7. Bell rushed 8 times for 60 yards, including a long of 37. Jake Plummer also continued his consistent play at quarterback for Denver. Plummer completed 18-of-29 passes for 194 yards and a touchdown. This was also Plummer's fifth straight game without an interception.

But the Broncos just couldn't put the Giants away. Led by Manning, New York scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to overtake Denver. Manning finished the day with 23 completions for 214 yards, 2 TDs, and one interception. Plaxico Burress led all receivers with 6 catches for 84 yards and a TD. Tiki Barber was the leading rusher for the Giants. He carried the ball 19 times for 86 yards and one score. Barber also lost a fumble for the first time this season on the Giants' third play from scrimmage.

Next up: The Denver Broncos travel to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The New York Giants will head to Philadelphia to face the Eagles.

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