Giants 34, Panthers 28 (OT)

Game capsule

The Giants relied on their ground game to rally past the Panthers in overtime and secure home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.

Derrick Ward and Brandon Jacobs combined for 302 yards rushing and three touchdowns, as the Giants overcame a 21-10 first-half deficit to beat the Panthers 34-28 in overtime.

The Panthers had a chance to win the game toward the end of regulation, but John Kasay failed to convert a 50-yard field goal attempt in the final minute. **More ...**

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