Giants End Washington's Playoff Hopes With 19-10 Win
Kirk Cousins was intercepted by Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie with under 1:30 remaining and the New York Giants defeated the Washington Redskins 19-10 to eliminate them from playoff contention.
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Kirk Cousins was intercepted by Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie with under 1:30 remaining and the New York Giants defeated the Washington Redskins 19-10 to eliminate them from playoff contention.
Week 17 features a slew of division rivalry games, but the one on Sunday night between the Lions and Packers will have the entire nation's attention.
Depending on earlier games, the loser may well toil in winter purgatory, watching the very party they were four quarters from joining.
There's plenty that remains to be determined in Week 17 and many fans will have to wait until the final clock strikes zero to know their team's fate.
Even by the stellar standards these teams set over the epoch, this was a glittering finish that reminded us why football is the best sport.
The New York Football Giants (10-5) can thank the New Orleans Saints that their Week 17 contest is somewhat meaningless for them. This week's opponent, the Washington Redskins (8-6-1), still have playoff aspirations. Can the Giants deny the DC crew a spot in the NFL post-season party?
Phantom pass interference calls have been as common as unflagged hits to the head, the likes of which sent Newton to the commissioner's office to discuss.
A slow start quickly turned into a game to forget in Foxborough, as the New England Patriots handed the New York Jets a crushing 41-3 defeat in week 16.
Santa Claus dropped off an early present for the New England Patriots Saturday. The woeful New York Jets.
Referee Gene Steratore forgot to turn his microphone off when he told a colleague, "Get a towel.'' The next words over the loudspeaker were, "Did you put any of that warm skin (expletive) on your hands?''
In case you don't feel like watching A Christmas Story all weekend, here's some sports action to get you away from the family for a little while.
The Philadelphia Eagles took an early lead, then held on to defeat the New York Giants 24-19 Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field, a victory that prevented the Giants from clinching their first playoff berth since 2011.
Eli Manning is the face of solidity, security, and consistency. Yet fans are still trying to understand the understated QB.
Major division games highlight a holiday weekend completely overrun with NFL games.
The Giants can still win the NFC East title, but they'll have to get past an Eagles team looking to play the spoiler.
Solomon Wilcots, former NFL safety and current NFL ON CBS analyst, discusses three important week 16 matchups in the AFC.
For fans of the New York Football Giants (10-4), it would be entirely appropriate for the team to clinch a playoff berth against the Philadelphia Eagles (5-9). After all, the Birds have proven to be a nuisance to Big Blue over the years. And nothing would be sweeter than stamping a playoff ticket at the home of your fiercest rival.
The National Football League announced the rosters for this season's Pro Bowl Tuesday night.
The Giants will pay for breaking NFL rules by using a walkie-talkie in their Dec. 11 win over the Cowboys.
Listed as double-digit underdogs, the New York Jets will have their hands full when they travel to Foxborough to take on Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the red-hot New England Patriots in Week 16.
Washington (7-6-1) could have clinched a playoff berth by winning its final three games but now needs help. Carolina (6-8) kept its astronomical wild-card hopes alive and dealt a serious blow to the Redskins' chances with two weeks left in the season.
The Green Bay Packers, once 4-6 and fading, are now 8-6 and in control of their playoff destiny. So much for doubting Aaron Rodgers.
This week's challenge for the New York Giants (10-4) was a rejuvenated Detroit Lions (9-5) squad. The crew from Motown had scratched their way to the top of the NFC North standings, but they were smothered by the "new" Big Blue Wrecking Crew in a 17-6 Giants victory.
The New York Jets let a good start fall by the waste side, finishing Week 15 on the losing end of a 34-13 shellacking at tha hands of the Miami Dolphins.
The Giants, who were nursing a slim 10-6 lead, got some much-needed breathing room on an 8-play, 71-yard scoring drive in the fourth quarter that saw Manning connect with receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on a key third-and-10 pass completion that went for 25 yards.
The New Jersey Devils took advantage of Detroit's NHL-worst penalty kill in a victory over the Red Wings on Friday.
Jakob Chychrun scored the overtime winner and had an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders on Friday.
This holiday season, police are warning online shoppers to beware of thieves stealing packages after they're delivered.
A man has been arrested over a year after he allegedly struck and killed a woman while driving in Coney Island.
The New York Knicks held on to beat the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets to improve to 3-0 in NBA Cup play on Friday.
A man has been arrested over a year after he allegedly struck and killed a woman while driving in Coney Island.
Shirley Chisholm Day celebrations on Saturday will commemorate the pioneering NYC congresswoman on what would have been her 100th birthday.
Outdoor dining sheds across New York City had to be taken down Friday as the new Dining Out NYC rules for restaurants went into effect.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
There were warm feelings of gratefulness and giving inside New York City food pantries and charities on Thanksgiving.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Black Friday, but the region should stay mostly dry.
Thanksgiving is a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
This holiday season, police are warning online shoppers to beware of thieves stealing packages after they're delivered.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Black Friday, but the region should stay mostly dry.
The City of Hoboken was targeted in a ransomware attack Wednesday morning, officials said. The cyber attack forced the closure of City Hall, and shut down all online city services.
Thanksgiving is a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A Long Island family says they caught porch pirates swiping a package from their home earlier this month, but they weren't the ones who had ordered the item.
A family on Long Island has been forced out of their home right before Thanksgiving after an alleged drunk driver crashed into it.
Love the idea or hate it, the Long Island Thanksgiving turkey pizza pie is going viral at Pino's Pizza in Deer Park.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Shirley Chisholm Day celebrations on Saturday will commemorate the pioneering NYC congresswoman on what would have been her 100th birthday.
Outdoor dining sheds across New York City had to be taken down Friday as the new Dining Out NYC rules for restaurants went into effect.
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
The New Jersey Devils took advantage of Detroit's NHL-worst penalty kill in a victory over the Red Wings on Friday.
Jakob Chychrun scored the overtime winner and had an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders on Friday.
The New York Knicks held on to beat the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets to improve to 3-0 in NBA Cup play on Friday.
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers on Friday.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your weather forecast for November 29 at 11 p.m.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin shows us a trio of productions to help you dance your way into the holiday season, combining classic dance traditions with a modern twist.
Police are warning online shoppers to be aware of thieves stealing packages being delivered to homes this holiday season. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan tells us how to avoid becoming a victim of porch pirates.
This weekend marks the 15th annual Small Business Saturday, shining a spotlight on neighborhood shops and the people who keep them running. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan says business owners in Queens are getting ready and hope to attract both new and longtime customers.
Some New York City restaurant owners scrambled to take down their street dining sheds to comply with Friday's deadline. As CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports, if they're not down in time, owners face steep fines.
