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NFL: N.Y. Giants 31, Dallas 24

Eli Manning throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 6, 2009. UPI Photo /John Angelillo
Eli Manning throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 6, 2009. UPI Photo /John Angelillo | License Photo

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Eli Manning's two touchdown passes and Domenik Hixon's 79-yard scoring punt return Sunday led the New York Giants to a 31-24 win over Dallas.

New York rallied from a 10-0 first-quarter deficit to help keep alive its hopes for the NFC East Division title.

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Manning amassed 241 passing yards with scoring throws to Hakeem Nicks and Brandon Jacobs.

Steve Smith caught six passes for 110 yards, while Lawrence Tynes kicked a 23-yard fourth-quarter field goal for the Giants, who gained only 100 yards rushing.

Tony Romo led Dallas with three touchdowns on a franchise-record 41 completions for 392 passing yards.

Jason Witten caught 14 passes for a career-high 156 yards.

Roy Williams made six receptions for 60 yards with two touchdowns, and Miles Austin caught a touchdown pass for the Cowboys (8-4), who dropped into a division tie with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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