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TE Kevin Boss had his second TD catch of the season in the fourth quarter.

It was over when ...
Ben Roethlisberger's long pass attempt on fourth-and-15 was picked off by rookie safety Kenny Phillips with just over a minute remaining. The interception was Roethlisberger's fourth of the game and enabled New York to go into the victory formation.

Game ball
Giants DE Mathias Kiwanuka applied constant pressure to Roethlisberger and forced him into several errant throws. Kiwanuka finished the game with a career-high three sacks and a forced fumble.

Key stat
The Steelers were a combined 1-of-14 on third and fourth downs. They converted just 1 of 10 third-down attempts and failed on all four of their fourth-down attempts.

Noteworthy
Steelers long snapper Greg Warren was carted off the field with a knee injury in the third quarter. His replacement, LB James Harrison, sailed a snap over the head of punter Mitch Berger and through the end zone for a safety in the fourth quarter. ... The Steelers also lost safety Ryan Clark to a shoulder injury. ... Giants kicker John Carney nailed all four of his field goals and is now 18-of-19 on the season.