6
Dec
2009
Brandon Jacobs tip-toes his way to 74-yd TD
By ArtieFufkin
The New York Football Giants finally showed signs of life in completing a season sweep of the Dallas Cowboys, and put themselves right back into the playoff hunt with a 31-24 win at the Meadowlands this afternoon.
During the Giants’ recent slide, Giants RB Brandon Jacobs has been criticized for tip-toeing at the line of scrimmage, and not running with the straight-ahead power that he’s known for. And while he only had 39 yards rushing, Jacobs reached the end zone twice, including on this critical play toward the end of the 3rd quarter. Manning hits Jacobs in the flats and he goes 74-yards to the house for a go-ahead score. Watch the burst of speed in the open field, and then watch Jacobs use those very same tip-toeing skills along the sideline to keep himself in bounds and finish off the run:
