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Giants Take Battle Of New York

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The Associated Press

Published: October 8, 2007

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Giants rookie Aaron Ross returned the second of his first two NFL interceptions 43 yards for a touchdown with just more than 3 minutes remaining to seal a 35-24 victory against the Jets on Sunday in the latest Battle of New York.

A week after getting 12 sacks against the Eagles, the Giants (3-2) had only one, by Osi Umenyiora with less than 3 minutes left. But they intercepted Chad Pennington three times. The last was the most costly as the Jets (1-4) were driving for a potential go-ahead score.

Pennington, who had good protection all game, threw a pass to Jerricho Cotchery, but Ross stepped in front of it and took off down the left sideline and into the end zone.

NYJ-Rhodes 11 fumble return (Nugent kick), 8:36.

Second Quarter

NYG-Ward 8 run (Tynes kick), 10:54.

NYJ-B.Smith 16 pass from Pennington (Nugent kick), :33.

NYJ-FG Nugent 47, :00.

Third Quarter

NYG-Jacobs 19 run (Tynes kick), 11:17.

NYJ-L.Washington 98 kickoff return (Nugent kick), 11:03.

NYG-Shockey 13 pass from Manning (Tynes kick), :33.

Fourth Quarter

NYG-Burress 53 pass from Manning (Tynes kick), 7:52.

NYG-Ross 43 interception return (Tynes kick), 3:15.

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RUSHING-N.Y. Jets, T.Jones 13-36, L.Washington 9-13, Pennington 2-6, B.Smith 1-0. N.Y. Giants, Jacobs 20-100, Ward 13-56, Manning 4-17, Droughns 2-15.

PASSING-N.Y. Jets, Pennington 21-36-3-229. N.Y. Giants, Manning 13-25-1-186.

RECEIVING-N.Y. Jets, Coles 8-89, Cotchery 4-31, Baker 3-52, B.Smith 3-44, T.Jones 2-14, L.Washington 1-(minus 1). N.Y. Giants, Burress 5-124, Ward 3-8, Shockey 2-33, Moss 1-10, Matthews 1-6, Hedgecock 1-5.

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