New York Giants
New York Giants
1-0-0, 1st NFC East
Giants DE Kiwanuka accuses Samuels of dirty play
Giants DE Kiwanuka accuses Samuels of dirty play
TOM CANAVAN,
Sep 5, 2008
New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka said on Friday that Washington Redskins tackle Chris Samuels made a dirty play when he fell on the back of his ankle after being beaten on a pass rush on the final play of the NFL season opener. Kiwanuka hurt his left ankle on the play. X-rays were negative, but the ankle was still sore on Friday, and so was Kiwanuka. ...More |
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Giants Team Report
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Giants Team Report Sep 5, 2008
• The victory set the Giants in motion to improve on last season's home record, which was only 3-5. They were 7-1 on the road, then won four straight road games on their way to victory in Super Bowl XLII. "We'd like to get our fans back to being the 12th man on the field," said head coach Tom Coughlin, "but you can't do that if you don't win."
• Pregame ceremonies included tribute paid to the late Gene Upshaw, the Executive Director of the NFL Players Association (his wife and children officiated at the coin toss) and a loud, jubilant appearance by retired defensive end Michael Strahan, who whipped the fans into a frenzy while holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy high overhead. ...More |
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| Team Stats (Game averages) |
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Pts |
Yds |
Pass |
Rush |
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| Offense | 16.0 |
354.0 |
200.0 |
154.0 |
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| Defense | 7.0 |
209.0 |
125.0 |
84.0 |
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