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NFL: New York Giants 36, Philadelphia 31

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New York Giants Kevin Boss (89) jumps high to avoid the tackle by Philadelphia Eagles Quintin Mikell (27) during third quarter play in Philadelphia against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field November 9, 2008. The New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 36-31. (UPI Photo/John Anderson) 
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Published: Nov. 10, 2008 at 12:19 AM

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Eli Manning passed for two touchdowns and Brandon Jacobs ran for two Sunday in a 36-31 New York Giants win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Manning was 17-of-31 passing for 191 yards. He connected with Plaxico Burress on a 17-yard scoring pass in the first quarter and hit Kevin Boss for a 1-yard TD in the second.

Jacobs ran for 126 yards and scored on two 3-yard runs and John Carney booted three field goals for the Giants (8-1).

Donovan McNabb completed 17-of-36 passes for 194 yards and three touchdowns for the Eagles (5-4).

New York leads the NFL East by two games over second-place Washington.

Topics: Brandon Jacobs, Donovan McNabb, John Carney, Plaxico Burress
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