The New York Giants snapped their franchise-worst nine-game losing streak on Sunday, defeating the Miami Dolphins, 36-20, in what may be Eli Manning’s final NFL game.
The game itself was filled with big plays and magical moments, including a legendary curtain call for the two-time Super Bowl MVP.
There will be a lot of coverage on that in the coming days, but for now, let’s take a look at some of the noteworthy numbers, statistics and broken records from the Week 15 win:
- Sunday’s victory snapped a nine-game losing streak, which was tied for the longest in franchise history, preventing the team from reaching the dreaded double-digit mark.
- The victory improved Eli Manning’s regular season record to 117-117.
- With his 283 yards passing, Manning became just the seventh quarterback in history to pass for 57,000 yards (57,023).
- With his two touchdowns, Manning became just the seventh quarterback in history to throw for 365 touchdowns (366).
- The 36 points scored were the most by the Giants this season.
- The 29 points scored in the second half were the most by the Giants since December 9, 2012.
- The 16-point margin of victory was third-largest under head coach Pat Shurmur and the largest against a team other than the Washington Redskins.
- The Giants rushed for three touchdowns on Sunday for the first time since October 16, 2011 when Ahmad Bradshaw rushed for three.
- The Giants won a game in which Manning threw three interceptions for the first time since September 16, 2012.
- With 143 yards from scrimmage, running back Saquon Barkley eclipsed 100 scrimmage yards in a game for the 18th time in his young career.
- With a half of sack, Markus Golden raised his season total to 9.0, becoming the first Giants linebacker with nine or more sacks in a season since Jessie Armstead did it in 1999.
- Sam Beal’s safety was the first Giants safety since October 8, 2017.
- The Giants have now won four consecutive games against the Dolphins.
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