THINKS THE EAGLES STOLE ONE
GIANTS: Again. This Eagles' defense has been in Super Bowl form for weeks, and again it stifled the Giants on downs. This time it was fourth and 2 from the Giants' 47 and Jacobs (remember him?) was stopped after a 1-yard gain.
EAGLES: If insurance was needed, McNabb and Akers provided it. A 48-yard completion to Jackson keyed a drive that allowed Akers to boot a 20-yarder with just 3:58 left.
Drive: 2:30, 6 plays, 46 yards. 20-yard field goal.
Eagles, 23-11
GIANTS: See ya! Manning threw a horrible pass that was picked off by Quintin Mikell.
Drive: 0:36, 3 plays, 23 yards. Interception.
EAGLES: Sav Rocca punted it away with barely two minutes to play and the Giants needing two TDs to pull it out.
Drive: 1:11, 3 plays, minus-1 yard. Punt.
GIANTS: Desperation ended with a fumble by Steve Smith that was seized by Victor Abiamiri.
Drive: 1:06, 4 plays, 19 yards. Fumble.
EAGLES: Kneel down twice and it's over.
Drive: 27 seconds, 2 plays, minus 2-yards. End of game.
FINALLY: This is what happens when defending Super Bowl champions let a visitor hang around in the first half.
Give the MVP award to the defense but let McNabb carry it to the bus.
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