Giants stumble

Giants slammed as win streak snapped Beckham applauds Steelers pal, rips refs JPP hurt ugly loss

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Ben Roethlisberger was in complete command of his attack. He has had better statistical games (24-of-36, 289 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT), but he smartly worked the ball around, deftly lofting screen passes to keep the Giants off balance and keep the chains moving for the Steelers.

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Eli Manning (24-of-39, 195 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs) certainly did not win his individual duel with Roethlisberger. Manning’s two interceptions were costly and unnecessary — the first was an absolute killer. He also has a tendency to forget about certain receivers — this time it was a very frustrated Victor Cruz.

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Rookie CB Eli Apple came up with his first NFL interception when he wrestled the ball away from Eli Rogers. Apple also alertly came up with a fumble recovery when Le’Veon Bell was stripped clean. Apple was around the ball all game.

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0 That’s how many times Victor Cruz was targeted in this game. That should not happen and it is another example of the dysfunctional nature of the Giants offense. The wrong guys get thrown to too often.

Odell Beckham Jr., who was caught smiling after Steelers WR Antonio Brown scored a first-half touchdown, hangs his head during the Giants’ 24-14 loss in Pittsburgh, snapping their six-game winning streak. Eli Manning threw two interceptions and the...