It was over when ...
The Giants scored 10 fourth-quarter points on Lawrence Tynes' field goal and Dedric Ward's 9-yard touchdown run. But this game could have been considered over much earlier considering the Giants' strong defensive performance.

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Amani Toomer, the Giants' new all-time leading receiver, gets his feet down on this reception in front of CB DeAngelo Hall.

Game ball
Who needs practice? Giants receiver Plaxico Burress had six receptions for 97 yards and one touchdown, despite missing a week of practice. Yet the night belonged to receiver Amani Toomer, who passed Tiki Barber for most receptions in club history (587). Toomer also tied Kyle Rote on the Giants' all-time list with his 48th career touchdown. Falcons running back Jerious Norwood scored the Falcons' only touchdown -- a 67-yard run in the first quarter.

Key stat
The Giants had 28 first downs and held a nearly 2-to-1 advantage in time of possession (39:39 to 20:22).

Noteworthy
Burress and quarterback Eli Manning have connected on 25 touchdown passes, the highest total of any tandem since 2005. ... The Giants had four sacks and now lead the NFL with 21 sacks on the season.