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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.

Feb. 5, 2012

Giants 21, Patriots 17

Situation: Trailing 17-15 with 3:46 left in game.

Manning in the fourth quarter: 9-15, 106 yards. Two field goals by Lawrence Tynes in the third quarter cut a 17-9 deficit to 17-15. After a Patriots drive stalled at the 44-yard line, The Giants took over on their own 12-yard line with 3:46 left in the fourth qurarter.

Winning drive: Ahmad Bradshaw's 6-yard touchdown run capped a nine-play drive.

Key play: Mario Manningham's 38-yard reception along the sideline on the first play of the drive that put the Giants at midfield.

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