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41-9: Panthers Destroy Giants, Who Now Stand At Brink Of Playoff Elimination
East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - Jonathan Stewart rushed for a team- record 206 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries, as the Panthers dealt a crushing blow to the Giants' playoff hopes with a thorough 41-9 drubbing at the Meadowlands.
In its final game at Giants Stadium, New York (8-7) was embarrassed by a Carolina (7-8) club playing for pride, getting outgained 247-60 on the ground.
Coupled with Green Bay’s win over Seattle, the defending NFC East champions are on the brink of an early offseason, as a win by Dallas against Washington on Sunday night would eliminate the Giants from postseason contention.
Matt Moore improved to 3-1 in place of the injured Jake Delhomme, completing 15-of-20 passes for 171 yards and three touchdown as the Panthers continued to thrive in the role of spoiler.
Eli Manning had three of New York's four turnovers, finishing with 296 yards with a touchdown pass to Steve Smith and on 29-of-43 attempts. Ahmad Bradshaw led the ground game with just 53 yards on 11 carries.
- Via Sports Network.
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