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Manning Injured In Giants Victory In K.C.

GIANTS 27
CHIEFS 16


When a team's quarterback leaves the game with an injury, the outcome of the game usually becomes moot. Sure, the Giants dominated the hapless Kansas City Chiefs 27-16, and certainly the Giants D looked awesome against the Chiefs' miserable offense, but the G-Men have to be concerned after Eli Manning left the game late in the third quarter with what is being called a "bruised heel."

Manning dropped back to throw, and suddenly lept into the air in pain. He heaved the ball down field incomplete and fell forward onto his stomach, reaching back to his foot. Manning was able to get up on his own power and completed a 54 yard touchdown to Hakeem Nicks on a hook and lateral play, with Nicks doing most of the dirty work by sprinting down the sideline.

Manning limped off the field and never returned. He was seen on the bench with his foot being heavily bandaged by the medical staff. It is still unknown as to the severity of the injury.

If it is severe, it will add to a laundry list of injuries that have plagued the Giants this year; luckily for Big Blue, the injuries have not played a role in deciding ball games.

The Giants welcomed back Derrick Dockery and Michael Boley to the lineup. Boley had a big afternoon with a sack and two passes defensed. The Giants D held the Chiefs to 193 yards of offense as quarterback Matt Cassel struggled with his control all afternoon, overthrowing receivers consistently.

Steve Smith had a huge afternoon for the Giants. He is quickly becoming Manning's favorite target; he recorded 11 receptions for 134 yards and two touchdowns.

The Giants are now 4-0 and will welcome the Raiders into Giants Stadium next Sunday. Box Score.

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