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Big Blue's comeback wins under Eli Manning

The Giants have produced 27 comeback wins during the fourth quarter or later under Eli Manning since 2005. Five of those wins have come when it counts the most: the playoffs.

Oct. 2, 2011

Giants 31, Cardinals 27

Situation: Arizona leads, 27-17, with 5:16 to play.

Manning in the fourth quarter: 14-for-17, 180 yards, 2 TDs. Manning threw two touchdown passes in a 58-second span.

Winning drive: Hakeem Nicks’ 29-yard touchdown catch finished a two-play, 48-yard drive.

Key play: Following the Jake Ballard touchdown that cut the Giants’ deficit to three, the Giants defense forced a three-and-out with 3:10 left to give Manning plenty of time.

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