Two interceptions by safety Landon Collins led the way for the New York Giants in London as they knock off the Los Angeles Rams 17-10.
- New York Giants 17 (4-3)
- Los Angeles Rams 10 (3-4)
- NFL, Final, Box Score
- Twickenham Stadium, London
Ben McAdoo and the New York Giants could care less. The G-Men picked up a hard-fought victory, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 17-10. Their record now stands at 4-3 as they head into the Week 8 BYE.
It was young Landon Collins who did London right today. His two interceptions — including one thrilling return en route to a pick-six — led the way in a very offensive game from both offenses.
In the 2nd-quarter, Collins capitalized on a terrible drop by Rams’ Tavon Austin. Suddenly, New York found itself in a tied 10-10 ballgame after doing very little offensively. This play will most definitely vie for the return of the year:
What a RETURN by Landon Collins in London. 10-10 ballgame. #GiantsPride #NYGvsLA pic.twitter.com/mKGPYD3G4d
— Elite Sports NY (@EliteSportsNY) October 23, 2016
In the 3rd-quarter, Collins did it again in similar fashion. It was another Case Keenum force job to Austin that deflected up in the air and right to Landon:
Landon does London, Part Deux. Landon Collins' second pick of the day. 17-10 Giants lead. #GiantsPride #NYGvsLA pic.twitter.com/7w31LHPiZv
— Elite Sports NY (@EliteSportsNY) October 23, 2016
It set up New York’s only offensive score of the game, a 1-year TD run by Rashad Jennings. Eli Manning picks up points for the smart audible:
Landon Collins' second pick of the morning leads to this Rashad Jennings TD. Great audible by Eli. 17-10 #GiantsPride. #NYGvsLA pic.twitter.com/LZzlZZikcx
— Elite Sports NY (@EliteSportsNY) October 23, 2016
Odell Beckham Jr. didn’t enjoy one of his more prolific days as Fisher and the Rams paid extra attention to No. 13. On that Jennings scoring drive, however, OBJ came up huge catching a corner route from Eli:
This @OBJ_3 catch that led to the @Giants TD! ?#NYGvsLA pic.twitter.com/JJXecsmRFJ
— NFL (@NFL) October 23, 2016
Beckham Jr. finished with five receptions for 49 yards.
Manning finished with 196 yards on 24-of-37 from the field. The Giants rushing game was, once again, horrid. Jennings went for just 25 yards on 13 carries while Paul Perkins and Bobby Rainey combined for 13 yards on five attempts.
It was Steve Spagnuolo’s defense who came to play today. Other than limiting Los Angeles to just 345 yards, they were forced to come up with a game-ending stop in the red-zone. As bad as Keenum was for most of the day (276 yards, one touchdown, four interceptions, 31-of-52), he came up clutch on the final drive with a few beauties.
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie ended it with a gift of an interception thanks to miscommunication on the part of L.A.’s offense.
Game Notes:
The Giants finished with just 232 yards of total offense.
Like Collins, DRC also enjoyed a two-interception day. His first also came in the endzone:
The @Giants defense today: ???@CaseKeenum7 is PICKED in the end zone by DRC! #NYGvsLA https://t.co/YFB91wOQfh
— NFL (@NFL) October 23, 2016
Todd Gurley was unable to impact the game the Rams usually love to see happen. He could only pile up 57 yards on 15 carries.
.@TG3II in space?
Dangerous. Reeeal dangerous. #NYGvsLA https://t.co/mzG4AX0Vyk
— NFL (@NFL) October 23, 2016
Though he killed his team with a couple drops, Austin was the lone touchdown maker for the Rams:
.@casekeenum7 ➡️ @tayaustin01…
TOUCHDOWN @RamsNFL! ? #NYGvsLA https://t.co/oBBhHFzrW3
— NFL (@NFL) October 23, 2016
Victor Cruz led the Giants in receiving with a mere 55 yards:
CRUUUZ!@TeamVic putting his best moves on the defense. ? #NYGvsLA
— NFL (@NFL) October 23, 2016
The Giants now move to 4-3 heading into their Week 8 BYE. Afterward, they’ll return home and welcome in the tough Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 6.
FINAL: @Giants take the win in London!#NYGvsLA?? pic.twitter.com/7qWwi24JqM
— NFL (@NFL) October 23, 2016
Eli throws a STRIKE to @OBJ_3 near the sideline.
First down @Giants! #NYGvsLA https://t.co/0KdlfPVNxk
— NFL (@NFL) October 23, 2016
.@CaseKeenum7 is throwing DEEP!
Strong 48-yard pass to @Bquick_SC. ? #NYGvsLA?? https://t.co/T8J3uQjmbO
— NFL (@NFL) October 23, 2016