New York Giants Plaxico Burress makes a reception and is tackled by Washington Redskins Laron Landry (30) in the first quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 4, 2008. The Giants defeated the Redskins 16-7. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo) .
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Eli Manning led New York to scores on its first four possessions Thursday and the Giants held on to down Washington 16-7 in the opening game of the NFL season.
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress agreed to a two-year contract extension before Thursday's NFL season opener against Washington.
GLENDALE, Ariz., Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Eli Manning's touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress with 35 seconds to play Sunday lifted the New York Giants to a stunning 17-14 Super Bowl upset of New England.
TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 30 (UPI) -- New England took quarterback Tom Brady off its injured list Wednesday and he went through a practice session without an obvious limp.
GREEN BAY, Wis., Jan. 20 (UPI) -- A 47-yard field goal by Lawrence Tynes in overtime Sunday gave the New York Giants a 23-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Dec. 30 (UPI) -- New England rallied from 12 points down in the second half Saturday to beat the New York Giants 38-35 and become the first NFL team to go 16-0.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- A 20-yard touchdown catch by Plaxico Burress gave the New York Giants the lead en route to their 16-13 win over the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday.
ATLANTA, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Eli Manning shook off two interceptions Monday night, throwing for two scores and 303 yards in the N.Y. Giants' 31-10 win over the feckless Atlanta Falcons.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Osi Umenyiora racked up a franchise-record six sacks Sunday night, as the New York Giants beat Philadelphia, 16-3.
LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Reuben Droughns rushed for a pair of 1-yard TDs in the second half Sunday to lift the New York Giants to a 24-17 win over the rival Washington Redskins.