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Giants roll Rams, improve to 2-0

Posted on June 19, 2009 at 12:59 PM.

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After allowing 132 rushing yards in its season opener, the New York Giants entered its Week 2 game against the St. Louis Rams determined not to let Stephen Jackson have a big day.

Jackson managed just 39 yards against an aggressive Giants defense, as the defending champs ran their record to 2-0 with a domianting 41-10 victory.

Justin Tuck was a monster, shedding blocks left and right and was a constant presence in the St. Louis backfield. Tuck finished with a team-high 8 tackles (2 for loss) and a sack. The defense did a great job on third down, allowing the Rams just one conversion out of 11 chances.

Offensively, the Giants weren't their sharpest, as evidenced by Eli Manning completed only 12-of-24 passes for 166 yards with two interceptions and no touchdowns. Brandon Jacobs had 88 yards on 20 carries, but was largely held in check.

Derek Ward proved to be the big offensive weapon on this day, gaining 136 yards on 13 carries and scoring three touchdowns. Third-string back, and kickoff return man, Ahmad Bradshaw, also had a few highlight-reel plays, including a 101-yard kickoff return and 15-yard touchdown run.

Here's some stats:

Passing: Manning 12-24-166-0-2
Rushing: Ward 13-136 3 TD
Receiving: Boss 4-47; Plaxico Burress 3-70
Defense: Tuck 8 tackles (2 loss), sack

Total offense: Giants 403-242
Rushing: Giants 239-39
Passing: Rams 203-164
3rd Down: Giants 9-14 (64%); Rams 1-11 (9%)
T.O.P.: Giants 35:05-24:51