The New York Giants scored 25 fourth quarter points to avoid an 0-2 start in their come from behind victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Giants had a +8.2 advantage in The Trench Counter, averaging 1.9 yards per pass better than the Buccaneers and recording 17 more first downs. The Giants also had a +19 advantage in Total Rushes/Completions.

Eli Manning was 31-for-51 for 510 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. Manning and Hakeem Nicks connected 10 times for 199 yards and a touchdown, while Victor Cruz caught 11 balls for 179 yards and a touchdown. 

Ahmad Bradshaw left the game with a neck injury, but Andre Brown rushed 13 times for 71 yards (5.5 yards per carry).

Josh Freeman went 15-for-28 for 243 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Vincent Jackson caught five balls for 128 yards and a touchdown, establishing himself as another outstanding receiver in the NFC South.

Doug Martin rushed 20 times for 66 yards and an impressive touchdown in which he spun to the outside from eight yards out.