Another Rally Leads Giants to 16-13 Win in Philly

Posted by Matt Loede on December 10th, 2007 filed in Game Stories

New York Giants Corey Webster celebrates after the Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 16-13, in a football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Philadelphia.  

Plaxico Burress grabbed seven passes for 136 yards and a touchdown as the Giants escaped with a 16-13 win over the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.  David Akers’ 57-yard field goal attempt bounced off the right upright with one second left to allow New York to improve to 9-and-4.  Eli Manning threw for 219 yards and a touchdown for the Giants, who are 6-and-1 on the road this season.  Donovan McNabb returned from a two-game absence and tossed for 179 yards and a score as Philadelphia slipped to 5-and-8.  Brian Westbrook rushed for 116 yards, and added five catches for 38 yards and a touchdown in the loss.


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