The New York Giants beat New England 21-17 in a game that most certainly would be consider an instant classic. Eli Manning was the game’s MVP, completing 30 of 40 passes and engineering the late 4th quarter touchdown drive that would win the Giants the game. Tom Brady could not execute a successful one-minute drive after launching a Hail Mary pass that went unanswered. Ibrahim Abdul-Matin is Takeaway sports contributor. Jack Thornton is a Patriots fan while Chaz Faxton is a Giants fan.
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