Fast forward to the middle of November, and Tom Coughlin's team is back in the hunt.
"You should never hit the panic button," said Packers receiver Jordy Nelson, who had eight catches for 117 yards. "Whenever you lose your starting quarterback, it's gonna be tough. The thing is, we've had opportunities in all these games to make a play and get the win. We're close. We just need to finish these things out, if it's the drives individually or the game as a whole. Get a win. We just need a win."
MANNING MISHAP: Manning threw his 17th interception of the season when Tramon Williams made a diving interception of a pass to Louis Murphy. It spoiled a 74-yard drive that started at the New York 11. Like so many of his picks this season, it was the result of bad communication. Murphy broke the pattern inside and Manning threw to the outside. After the play, Manning got in Murphy's face on the sideline.
New York never trailed after Eli Manning hit Rueben Randle with a 26-yard scoring pass in the first quarter.
GIANTS DEFENSE: Perry Fewell's guys have given up just two TDs in the four-game winning streak. Once again, they stopped the run. Lacy,Brock Holt Jersey, who was leading the NFL with 618 yards rushing since Oct. 1, was held to 27 on 14 carries. The defense intercepted three passes ? Antrel Rolle and Jon Beason had the others ? in a game for the first time since last season.
The decision left the Giants (4-6) just 1