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With Peyton Watching, Eli, Giants Bomb

Posted Nov 25, 07 6:59 PM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – It was deja vu for Eli Manning today, who provided Minnesota all the offense it needed, throwing four interceptions, three of which were returned for touchdowns. The four picks in the 41-17 Giants loss tied his career high, set against these same Vikings just two seasons ago. Meanwhile, opposing quarterback Tarvaris Jackson was good enough while throwing only 12 passes.

The loss will likely raise questions about the Giants' ability to finish the season strong, writes The New York Times. The team, now 7-4, has dropped two of three since a six-game winning streak. Manning wasn't alone in ineptitude: Reuben Droughns, filling in for injured RB Brandon Jacobs, scored for the Giants but ran for only 46 yards, and the NY defense gave up a long TD pass on the game's second play to a QB who only had thrown two this year.
Source: New York Times

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Minnesota Vikings safety Darren Sharper (42) crosses the goal line for a touchdown with New York Giants' Reuben Droughns, left, and Chris Snee in pursuit after Sharper intercepted a pass by Giants quarterback...   (Associated Press)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning reacts on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford,...   (Associated Press)
New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin reacts during second quarter NFL football action against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Vikings beat the...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ben Leber, top, looks down at New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning after sacking him during fourth quarter NFL football action Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 at Giants Stadium in...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Vikings safety Dwight Smith (24) celebrates his interception with Darren Sharper (42) and Charles Gordon during second quarter NFL football action against the New York Giants Sunday, Nov. 25,...   (Associated Press)
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