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Sunday, August 26, 2007 susan@ladyblogger-susan.com |
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August 25, 2007 Preseason Game #3 Jets 20, Giants 12 Jets (2-1), Giants (1-2) |
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Giants dominated the first half and led at halftime but lose to Jets |
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| Penalities galore – but this IS preseason | | Giants had 4 starters out with injuries: Plaxico Burress, Jeremy Shockey, Sam Madison and punter/holder Jeff Feagles | | David Tyree ran for 56 yards on a Manning pass but play was negated when Toomer was penalized | | First-year receiver Anthony Mix made a reaching catch for a touchdown | | Giants get a safety after the Jets had a holding penality in the end zone | | Lawrence Tynes, acquired from the Chiefs, missed 2 field goals, and made a 40-yard one. | | Kicker Josh Huston had a field goal late in the 2nd quarter, but missed one from 42 yards in the fourth | | Chad Pennington sacked by Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora | | Eli Manning looked good with 17 of 25 passes for 146 yards and a touchdown | | David Tyree started for Burress and had some key plays | | Justin Tuck started for Strahan and had four tackles and one sack | | Michael Strahan is not back in the lineup yet -- he's expected to end his holdout this week | | Rookie Kevin Boss was in for Shockey | | Brandon Jacobs got a workout with 43 rushing yards on 11 carries | | Rookie Ahmad Bradshaw had a 43-yard kickoff return | | Rookie safety Michael Johnson had seven tackles | |