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December 2, 2008 7:52:44 PM CST



Giants Beat Skins in Opener

Posted Sep 4, 08 9:19 PM CDT in Technology Sports 

(AP) – The New York Giants kicked off their Super Bowl title defense with what else—defense. Playing without Pro Bowl linemen Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora, the defense limited the new-look Washington Redskins to 11 first downs and 209 total yards and gave indications that these Giants are back for another run in a 16-7 victory that ushered in the NFL season.

Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, Plaxico Burress, and the rest of the offense that started the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots also came up big in spoiling the debut of Redskins coach Jim Zorn and his West Coast offense. Manning capped a game-opening 84-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run, and John Carney kicked three field goals as the Giants scored on their first four possessions.

Source Associated Press

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New York Giants' quarterback Eli Manning, left, dives for a touchdown past Washington Redskins' Rocky McIntosh.   (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell, left, is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck.   (Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning dives for a touchdown.   (Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is tackled by Washington Redskins cornerback Fred Smoot, obscured, during the first quarter on Thursday night at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.   (Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass during the first half.   (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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