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NFL: New York Giants 21, Pittsburgh 14

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New York Giants Plaxico Burress gains five yards on a pass in the fourth quarter of the Giants 21-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on October 26, 2008. (UPI Photo/Archie Carpenter) 
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Published: Oct. 26, 2008 at 8:36 PM

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- The New York Giants' defense had four interceptions, five sacks, forced two fumbles and recorded a safety Sunday in a 21-14 victory over Pittsburgh.

Corey Webster, Kenny Phillips, James Butler and Bryan Kehl picked off passes by Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Mathias Kiwanuka was credited with three of the sacks.

Eli Manning connected on 19-of-32 passes for 199 yards and a touchdown for the Giants (6-1).

John Carney kicked four field goals, Steve Smith gained 45 yards receiving and Brandon Jacobs ran for 47 yards for New York.

Roethlisberger completed 13-of-29 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown.

Mewelde Moore carried 19 times for 84 yards and a touchdown and Nate Washington caught a 65-yard scoring pass for the Steelers (5-2).

Topics: Ben Roethlisberger, Corey Webster, Eli Manning, James Butler, John Carney, Steve Smith
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