Denver gets back on track with win over Giants
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Broncos OLB Elvis Dumervil sacked Eli Manning and forced a fumble that was recovered by Denver with 9:01 left in the fourth quarter. On the ensuing possession, Broncos K Matt Prater kicked his fourth field goal to give Denver a 26-6 lead with 5:05 remaining to put the game away.
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Dumervil was a force on a Denver defense that simply dominated the Giants, finishing with three tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble. Dumervil now has 14 sacks on the season, and leads the league.
Key Stat
After giving up an average of 168.7 rush yards during their four-game losing streak, the Broncos stymied the Giants and allowed just 57 yards on the ground. It was Denver's second lowest total surrendered this season.
Noteworthy
The Broncos scored their first offensive touchdown in 23 drives when RB Knowshon Moreno punched it in from 1 yard out in the second quarter. ... Moreno finished with 19 carries for 88 yards and a touchdown. ... Broncos WR Brandon Marshall had 86 receiving yards on six catches, including two circus grabs. ... The Broncos won at home on Thanksgiving for the first time in three tries. ... Giants RB Brandon Jacobs was held to 27 yards rushing on 11 carries, his lowest output this season. ... Broncos WR/KR Eddie Royal left in the second quarter with a thigh injury and did not return. ... Giants No. 2 RB Danny Ware, who filled in for the injured Ahmad Bradshaw, left the game in the third quarter with a concussion.
