LANDOVER, Md. — Eli Manning had his first 300-yard game of the season, Clinton Portis was held to a season-low 22 yards rushing, and the New York Giants dominated Sunday, 23-7 over the Redskins.
The Giants (11-1) have won seven straight, including six in a row against teams with winning records, and have a three-game lead over the second-place Dallas Cowboys with four to play. They completed a sweep of the Redskins by manhandling them in the major statistical categories, including total yards (404-320) and time of possession (35:44-24:16).
The loss not only dropped the Redskins (7-5) out of contention for the NFC East title, but now they trail Dallas in the wild-card race. Washington has lost three of four — all at home — after a 6-2 start.
Washington’s only score came on a double-reverse handoff to rookie receiver Devin Thomas, who dived toward the pylon to complete a 29-yard touchdown run.
“There’s still a long road ahead of us,” said Portis, who entered the game as the league’s leading rusher. “We’re not out of the playoffs. Back two weeks ago, everybody was crucifying the Cowboys. Now they’re back to America’s greatest team. Now we’re in the same situation.”
