Chargers Defeat Giants 21-20 in Horrific Loss at Meadowlands Sunday

The New York Giants completely outplayed the Chargers in all facets of the game but managed to let the Chargers literally march 80 yards downfield and score the winning touchdown. Charger TE Antonio Gates made a good catch and better play reaching the ball past the marker for the first down to keep the drive allive. The Giants scored two late game field goals and could not manage touchdowns. They also muffed another field goal attempt earlier in the game. This was a horrific loss and their 4th in a row going into their bye week. The crowd was raucous all game then in shock as the clock ticked away the final seconds. QB Eli Manning went 25 of 33 for 215 yards and 2 touchdowns. Charger QB Phillip Rivers went 24 of 36 for 209 yards and 3 touchdowns, a lot of yards coming on that last drive. The Giants had Rivers in the 2004 draft and traded up to get Manning. Rivers looked pretty happy as he walked off the field. RBs Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw combined for just over 100 yards. WR Steve Smith had 8 catches for 57 yards and 1 touchdown. The defense was excellent, until the last 2 minutes of the game. This one hurts a lot! Justin Tuck was on the turn in pain as the clock stopped. This may have cost the Giants the game. His pass rush was missed and it gave the Chargers time to plan the winning drive.