Quick Take: Giants D extends road streak

Published: Sep 14, 2008 at 11:26 AM

It was over when ...
Giants defensive end Justin Tuck returned a forth-quarter interception 41 yards for a touchdown to snuff out the Rams' slim comeback hopes.

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Tuck, one of this week's candidates for the GMC Sierra Defensive Difference-Maker, was all over the field for the Giants. He constantly pressured Rams quarterback Marc Bulger and recorded two sacks to go along with his touchdown. The Giants had six sacks.

Key stat
The Giants had 25 first downs, while holding the Rams to just 13. St. Louis converted just 3-of-13 third-down attempts.

Noteworthy
The Rams have been outscored 79-16 this season and have allowed 963 yards. ... The Giants have won 12 consecutive games on the road, including last year's Super Bowl. ... John Carney has nailed all five of his field goal attempts for the Giants this season. Carney was signed to replace injured kicker Lawrence Tynes. ... St. Louis first-round pick Chris Long recorded the first sack of his NFL career. ... Rams WR Torry Holt jumped ahead of Michael Irvin into 16th place on the all-time receiving yards list with 11,949.

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