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Giants vs. Ravens Game Blog

The Giants and Baltimore Ravens meet for the fourth time in the regular season, with the Ravens leading the series, 2-1. In their only postseason meeting, the Ravens defeated the Giants, 34-7, in Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa, Florida. In their last meeting, the Giants defeated the Ravens in Giants Stadium, 30-10, in Week 11 of the 2008 regular season.

Kickoff: 4:25 PM ET
Location: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD.
TV: FOX
Radio: WFAN 660AM/101.9FM
Weather: Clear with temperatures steady near 46F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

NYG Inactives
13 Barden
21 Phillips
39 Sash
47 Beckum
71 Ojomo
81 Robinson
91 Tuck
NYG Lineup Changes: 72 Umenyiora for 91 Tuck

BAL Inactives
17 Doss
31 Pollard
50 McClellan
63 Williams
70 Harewood
83 Thompson
95 Hall
BAL Lineup Changes: 32 Ihedigbo for 31 Pollard

FIRST QUARTER

15:00 — Game Captains: WR Victor Cruz and S Antrel Rolle. Giants win the coin toss and elect to receive.

13:49 — Ahmad Bradshaw loses two yards on a direct snap and the Giants go three-and-out on their opening possession.

11:29 — Ray Rice touches the ball on each of Baltimore’s first four plays.

8:45 — The replay assistant reverses the Giants’ fumble recovery (Jacoby Jones).

7:42 — TOUCHDOWN RAVENS. Joe Flacco to Torrey Smith for six yards. XP is GOOD. BALTIMORE 7, NEW YORK 0 (Drive: 14 plays, 73 yards in 5:25)

*The Ravens converted four third downs on the scoring drive.

6:02 — After forcing the Giants to punt, a 43-yard pass to Torrey Smith sets up the Ravens on the New York 1.

4:24 — TOUCHDOWN RAVENS. Flacco keeps it for a one-yard score. XP is GOOD. BALTIMORE 14, NEW YORK 0 (Drive: 4 plays, 47 yards in 2:10)

4:19 — On the first play of the ensuing drive, Rueben Randle picks up the Giants’ first first-down and more with a 43-yard catch.

1:34 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. David Wilson scores his fourth rushing touchdown of the season on a 14-yard sprint. XP is GOOD. BALTIMORE 14, NEW YORK 0 (Drive: 5 plays, 77 yards in 2:54)

0:00 — RAVENS 14, GIANTS 0

SECOND QUARTER

15:00 – The Giants begin the quarter with the ball on their own 15.

14:19 – Eli Manning is sacked for the first time of the day by Haloti Ngata for a 15-yard loss, setting up a second-and-25.

12:57 – The Giants are unable to convert on third down and punt back to the Ravens, who take over on their own 12.

7:36 – Jacoby Jones’ nine-yard touchdown is reversed and ruled incomplete.

6:09 — FIELD GOAL RAVENS. Justin Tucker makes a 23-yard attempt. BALTIMORE 17, NEW YORK 7 (Drive: 12 plays, 83 yards in 6:05)

4:14 – Domenik Hixon has a long gain negated by an offensive passing interference penalty called on himself.

1:10 — TOUCHDOWN RAVENS. Ray Rice takes a short pass 27 yards to the end zone. XP is GOOD. BALTIMORE 24, NEW YORK 7 (Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards in 2:11)

HALFTIME: RAVENS 24, NEW YORK 7

THIRD QUARTER

15:00 — The Giants kickoff to begin the second half.

14:23 — New York forces a quick three-and-out on the Ravens’ opening possession.

7:39 — Joe Flacco converts a third-and-19 with a 36-yard pass to Dennis Pitta. The Ravens are 8 of 11 on third-down conversions.

*Flacco has completed passes of 25 yards or more to four receivers.

5:18 — FIELD GOAL RAVENS. Tucker makes a 21-yard attempt. BALTIMORE 27, NEW YORK 7 (Drive: 16 plays, 82 yards in 7:57)

0:00 — RAVENS 24, GI

FOURTH QUARTER

15:00 – Baltimore begins with the ball on the New York 31 to start the final quarter.

11:12 — FIELD GOAL RAVENS. Tucker makes a 30-yard attempt. BALTIMORE 30, NEW YORK 7 (Drive: 13 plays, 62 yards in 6:57)

9:34 – Bernard Pierce breaks free for a 78-yard run, the Ravens’ longest of the season.

7:30 — FIELD GOAL RAVENS. Tucker makes 29-yard attempt. BALTIMORE 33, NEW YORK 7 (Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards in 2:56)

3:24 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Eli Manning finds Domenik Hixon in the end one for a 13-yard score. XP is GOOD. BALTIMORE 33, NEW YORK 14 (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards in 4:07)

3:18 – Ray Rice gains eight yards, becoming the second Ravens’ player to eclipse 100 yards on the ground in the game.

FINAL: RAVENS 33, GIANTS 14

Daily Blitz: Giants approaching milestones

As the Giants head to Atlanta this weekend and play in the final stretch of the season, here are some milestones to keep an eye on in the upcoming weeks:

QB Eli Manning
*Five completions away from breaking Phil Simms’ team record of 2,576.
*128 pass attempts away from surpassing the Giants single-season record (589 – Eli Manning, 2011).
*79 completions away from surpassing the Giants single-season record (359 – Eli Manning, 2011).
*1,505 passing yards away from surpassing the Giants single-season record (4,933 – Eli Manning, 2011).
*17 touchdown passes from breaking the Giants single-season record (36 – Y.A. Tittle, 1963).

WR Victor Cruz
*Two touchdown receptions away from 20 career receiving touchdowns.

WR Hakeem Nicks
*314 yards shy of 4,000 career receiving yards.
*Three touchdown receptions away from 30 career receiving touchdowns.

TE Martellus Bennett
*16 receptions shy of 150 career receptions.
*85 receiving yards shy of 1,500 career receiving yards.

RB Ahmad Bradshaw
*Three rushing touchdowns away from surpassing Ron Johnson (33) on the Giants all-time rushing touchdowns list and tying Frank Gifford for seventh on the Giants’ all-time list.

DE Osi Umenyiora
*5.0 sacks away from 80.0 career sacks.

DE Justin Tuck
*1.5 sacks away from 50.0 career sacks.
*One tackle away from 400 career tackles.
*Two forced fumbles away from 20 career forced fumbles.

DE Jason Pierre-Paul
*2.5 sacks away from 30.0 career sacks.

GIANTS TO WEAR SPECIAL HOF PATCHES

Commemorating 50 years of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Giants and all NFL teams wore patches last week and will do so again for this slate of games. Last week, the Giants wore them on their home blues against New Orleans. Here’s a look at the road whites they’ll wear in the Georgia Dome, courtesy of Equipment Director Joseph Skiba:

#nyg @giants @TeamVic and @DreamEights game jerseys all set for Sunday's game with #nfl #hof patch. @giantspathanlon http://t.co/5YMPIQWH—
Joseph Skiba (@blancoshadow) December 13, 2012

QUICK HITS

» The Giants will focus on stopping TE Tony Gonzalez, who is one of Matt Ryan’s favorite targets

» Giants vs. Falcons Scouting Report

» CB Jayron Hosley and the Giants defense face a talented offense on Sunday

» Giants Pass Rush looks beyond stats

» Kevin Boothe joins us for Big Blue Hits to preview the matchup with the Falcons

» Giants Online: Bob Papa and Pat Hanlon debate the hottest topics surrounding the Giants with local writers

Vote Subway Player of the Game

Following the Giants’ 52-27 victory over the New Orleans Saints, it’s time to vote for the Subway “Extra Effort” Player of the Game. Here are the three nominees and their performances:

QB Eli Manning

22/35, 259 YDS, 4 TD, 2 INT

VOTE ELI

WR Victor Cruz

8 REC, 121 YDS, 1 TD, surpassed 1,000 yards for the second straight season (1,004).

VOTE VICTOR

RB/KR David Wilson

13 ATT, 100 YDS, 2 Rush TDs, 4 KOR, 56.8 AVG, 97-YD Return TD

VOTE DAVID

4TH QTR: Wilson, Giants pull away

FOURTH QUARTER

15:00 — Giants begin the final quarter on the Saints’ 13.

14:27 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Eli Manning hits Victor Cruz for a 10-yard score. XP is good. NEW YORK 42, NEW ORLEANS 27 (Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards in 2:31)

13:32 — Giants unsuccessfully challenge the completion of a 44-yard pass by the Saints.

12:07 — Stevie Brown intercepts his seventh pass of the season, returning it 70 yards down to the Saints’ 22.

*Stevie Brown sets single-season interception return yards with 259 yards, breaking the previous record of 251 shared by Dick Lynch (1963) and Emlen Tunnell (1948)

10:19 — FIELD GOAL GIANTS. Lawrence Tynes makes a 39-yard attempt. NEW YORK 45, NEW ORLEANS 27 (Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards in 1:31)

5:20 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. David Wilson breaks free for a 52-yard touchdown. XP is good. NEW YORK 52, NEW ORLEANS 27 (Drive: 1 play 52 yards in 0:10)

FINAL: GIANTS 52, SAINTS 27

3RD QTR: Giants, Saints trade touchdowns

THIRD QUARTER

15:00 — Giants kickoff to begin the second half.

14:56 — Stevie Brown grabs his sixth interception on a tipped pass intended for Jimmy Graham (covered by Antrel Rolle). Brown returns it 21 yards down to the Saints’ 20.

13:18 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. David Wilson powers in for a 6-yard score. XP is good. NEW YORK 28, NEW ORLEANS 13 (Drive: 4 plays, 20 yards in 1:40)

*Mark Herzlich makes a big tackle on the ensuing return, pinning the Saints back at their own 12. Giants force a quick three-and-out.

11:22 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Hakeem Nicks grabs his third touchdown of the season on a 25-yard pass from Eli manning. XP is good. NEW YORK 35, NEW ORLEANS 13 (Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards in 3:09)

8:07 — Saints march into Giants territory after a 62-yard pass from Drew Brees to Joe Morgan, their longest play of the day.

7:28 — TOUCHDOWN SAINTS. Sproles rushes 13 yards for the score. XP is good. NEW YORK 35, NEW ORLEANS 20 (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards in 0:52)

6:36 — Victor Cruz hits the 100-yard mark (111) after a 34-yard catch from manning.

5:10 — Manning’s pass intended for Martellus Bennett is intercepted by Isa Abdul-Quddus. Saints take over on their own 32.

1:51 — TOUCHDOWN SAINTS. Darren Sproles takes a short pass from Brees nine yards into the end zone. XP is good. NEW YORK 35, NEW ORLEANS 27 (6 plays, 68 yards in 3:09)

*Jerrel Jernigan returns the ensuing kickoff 60 yards down to the Saints’ 25.

*Paid attendance announced at 81,437

0:00 — GIANTS 35, SAINTS 27

2ND QTR: Hixon extends lead before half

SECOND QUARTER

15:00 — Saints begin the quarter with the ball on their own 7.

9:47 — FIELD GOAL SAINTS. Garrett Hartley makes a 32-yard attempt. NEW YORK 14, NEW ORLEANS 10 (Drive: 14 plays, 81 yards in 5:44)

*David Wilson rattles off another big return for 52 yards down to the Saints’ 46. That brings his season total 1,301 return yards, breaking Domenik Hixon’s club record of 1,291 in 2009.

6:07 — Lawrence Tynes misses a 36-yard field goal attempt. Wide left.

1:57 — FIELD GOAL SAINTS. Hartley makes a 25-yard attempt. NEW YORK 14, NEW ORLEANS 13 (Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards in 4:06)

1:45 — Offsetting passing interference penalties on both the Giants and Saints bring back a 40-yard completion to Hakeem Nicks.

1:14 — Giants knocking at the door after a 35-yard completion to Cruz.

0:25 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Hixon makes a diving grab in the back right corner of the end zone for a 5-yard score. XP is good. NEW YORK 21, NEW ORLEANS 13 (Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards in 1:37)

*That was Hixon’s first touchdown of the season.

HALFTIME: GIANTS 21, SAINTS 13

1ST QTR: Wilson returns kickoff for TD

The Giants and New Orleans Saints meet for the 27th time in the regular season, with the Giants holding a 14-12 lead in the series. The two teams have never met in the postseason. In their last meeting, the Saints defeated the Giants, 49-24, in New Orleans on Monday Night Football in Week 12 of the 2011 regular season.

Kickoff: 4:25 PM ET
Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.
TV: FOX
Radio: WFAN 660AM/101.9FM
Weather: Light rain until 4pm. 44°F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.

Giants pick pregame playlist

A few Giants have lent their musical tastes for the pregame music inside MetLife Stadium before taking on the New Orleans Saints at 4:25 PM ET. Here’s what they chose to warm up to:

» DE Osi Umenyiora: “400 Degreez” by Juvenile

» WR Victor Cruz: “Go Crazy” by Young Jeezy feat. Jay-Z

» TE Martellus Bennett:  ”Bling Bling” by B.G., Lil Wayne, Juvenile

» DT Chris Canty: “Standing Ovation” by Young Jeezy

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3RD QTR: Tynes tacks onto lead

THIRD QUARTER

15:00 — Giants receive the ball to begin the second half.

14:06 — Victor Cruz converts a third-and-10 with a catch of 12 yards. Giants are 9 of 11 on third-down conversions.

7:43 — Robert Griffin III rushes for 46 yards down to the Giants 15.

6:56 — The Giants cause the first turnover of the night. Chase Blackburn strips Alfred Morris and Keith Rivers recovers at the their own 9.

6:04 — Eli Manning makes them pay and finds Cruz on the first play of the ensuing drive for a 49-yard gain.

3:14 — FIELD GOAL GIANTS. Lawrence Tynes makes a 35-yard attempt. NEW YORK 16, WASHINGTON 10 (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards in 3:36)

0:00 — GIANTS 16, REDSKINS 10

2ND QTR: Tynes, Bennett put Giants ahead

SECOND QUARTER

15:00 — Giants begin the quarter with the ball on Washington’s 30.

13:26 — Lawrence Tynes misses a 43-yard field goal attempt. Wide left.

10:02 — Giants defense able to hold on ensuing possession and force the Redskins to punt. Giants take over on their own 15.

6:55 — On third-and-10, Manning finds Victor Cruz for a 30-yard pickup, the longest of the night.

4:41 — Martellus Bennett convert a second-and-20 with a 24-yard pass from Manning. Bennett has three catches for 50 yards so far.

2:36 — TOUCHDOWN GIANTS. Bennett for 4 yards from Manning in the end zone. XP is GOOD. NEW YORK 10, WASHINGTON 7 (Drive: 13 plays, 85 yards in 7:23)

*That was Bennett’s fourth touchdown as a Giants and first since Week 3, when he scored in each of his first three games.

**Giants are keeping Robert Griffin III off the field by dominating the time of possession by more than 12 minutes.

0:41 — FIELD GOAL REDSKINS. Kal Forbath makes a 33-yard attempt. NEW YORK 10, WASHINGTON 10 (Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards in 1:51)

0:12 — Manning finds Bennett again down the seam for 28 yards, putting the Giants in field goal position.

0:04 — FIELD GOAL GIANTS. Lawrence Tynes makes a 40-yard attempt. NEW YORK 13, WASHINGTON 10 (Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards in 0:41)