After defeating the Washington Redskins, 32-21, on Thursday night, the New York Giants enjoyed a weekend off and watched all the action on Sunday and Monday night like the rest of us.
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In the NFC East, Philadelphia picked up its first win, joining Big Blue and Washington among the 1-2 teams. Meanwhile, Dallas lost to Atlanta, the Cowboys' first loss of the year; the Falcons have now beaten three consecutive NFC East teams to start the season.
Buffalo, the Giants' upcoming opponent, improved to 2-1 with a 41-14 victory over Miami.
"They're a good football team," Giants coach Tom Coughlin said of watching the Bills. "Obviously, they are. Defensively, they're very, very good; offensively, they're explosive, powerful, they can throw the ball and have multiple talented guys. They had a heck of a game."
With Week 3 in the books, Giants.com takes a look at power rankings coming in from outlets across the country:
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Gameday photo timeline from Giants Week 3 matchup against Washington
4:30 PM - Fans tailgating hours before the Giants take on Washington at Metlife Stadium - View Gallery
6:00 PM - Players take the field to begin their pregame warmups - View Gallery
8:30 PM - Giants kickoff against Washington at Metlife Stadium
1ST QTR, 12:53, Tress Way's punt is blocked by Giants Rashad Jennings, the ball goes out of bounds in the endzone, SAFETY, NYG 2- WAS 0 - Watch Highlight
1ST QTR, 8:42, CB Prince Amukamara intercepts Kirk Cousins and returns the ball six yards to WAS 14 - Watch Highlight
1ST QTR, 6:39, RB Andre Williams hammers it in for a one-yard touchdown, NYG 9 - WAS 0 - Watch Highlight
1ST QTR, 0:43, Eli Manning passes deep right to Rueben Randle 30 yards, which leads to a 35-yard Josh Brown field goal, NYG 12 - WAS 0 - Watch Highlight
2ND QTR, 11:36, Dustin Hopkins kicks a 44-yard field goal, NYG 12 - WAS 3
2ND QTR, 7:36, Eli Manning completes a 23-yard pass to Daniel Fells, which sets up a 39-yard Josh Brown field goal, NYG 15 - WAS 3
2ND QTR, 1:48, After a 20-yard completion to Jordan Reed, Dustin Hopkins kicks a 37-yard field goal, NYG 15 - WAS 6
3RD QTR, 7:34, After Rashad Jennings sets up the drive with a pair of run plays, Josh Brown kicks a 48-yard field goal, NYG 18- WAS 6
4TH QTR, 13:46, Eli Manning throws a 30-yard touchdown pass to Odell Beckham, NYG 25 - WAS 6 - Watch Highlight
4TH QTR, 9:42, Matt Jones fumbles the ball out of bounds into the endzone, Touchback, NYG 25 - WAS 6 - Watch Highlight
4TH QTR, 3:44, Kirk Cousins passes short left to Chris Thompson for a 4-yard touchdown, Two point conversion attempt successful, NYG 25 - WAS 14
4TH QTR, 3:29, Eli Manning finds Rueben Randle for a 41-yard touchdown, NYG 32 - WAS 14 - Watch Highlight
4TH QTR, 3:21, Rashad Ross returns the kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown, NYG 32 - WAS 21
Final Score: New York Giants 32, Washington 21. Big Blue has a long week to get ready for their October 4th game at Buffalo Bills - Watch Game Highlight
Coach Coughlin adresses the team immediately following the Giants win against Washington - Watch Giants Locker Room Celebration
NYG:16 **Movement:Up 8 NFC East:No. 11 Cowboys, No. 15 Eagles, No. 16 Giants, No. 26 Redskins NFL Top 5: Patriots, Packers, Broncos, Cardinals, Bengals
NYG: 18
Movement: Up 7
NFC East: No. 13 Cowboys, No. 18 Giants, No. 20 Eagles, No. 26 Redskins
NFL Top 5: Patriots, Packers, Cardinals, Broncos, Bengals
NYG: 19
Movement: Up 8
NFC East: No. 15 Cowboys, No. 19 Giants, No. 20 Eagles, No. 21 Redskins
NFL Top 5: Packers, Patriots, Cardinals, Bengals, Broncos
NYG: 26
Movement: None
NFC East: No. 12 Cowboys, No. 17 Eagles, No. 26 Giants, No. 27 Redskins
NFL Top 5: Patriots, Packers, Bengals, Broncos, Cardinals
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**PRO FOOTBALL TALK**NYG:**
25
Movement: Up 1
NFC East: No. 8 Cowboys, No. 22 Eagles, No. 25 Giants, No. 29 Redskins
NFL Top 5: Patriots, Packers, Broncos, Cardinals, Bengals
NYG: 16
Movement: Up 10
NFC East: No. 11 Cowboys, No. 16 Giants, No. 17 Eagles, No. 27 Redskins
NFL Top 5: Patriots, Cardinals, Packers, Broncos, Bengals
The Giants broadcast team hand out their game balls after the Giants top Washington
DT Johnathan Hankins (presented by Bob Papa) Collapsed the line of scrimmage in the Giants' favor as the defense held the No. 1 rushing attack to 88 yards, 26 of which came on the final play with the game well out of reach.
PK Josh Brown (presented by Jeff Feagles) Remained perfect on the season by making all three of his field goal attempts, including a long of 48 yards.
WR Rueben Randle (presented by Paul Dottino) Put the Giants over the top with a 41-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter as part of a seven-catch, 116-yard performance.
CB Prince Amukamara (presented by John Schmeelk) Sparked the team to a quick 9-0 lead with a first-quarter interception deep in Washington territory. Amukamara finished with eight tackles and three passes defensed.
LB Uani 'Unga (presented by Lance Medow) Alternated with Jon Beason in the middle and led the team again with nine tackles (six solo), two passes defensed and his second interception of the season.
LB Devon Kennard (presented by Dan Salomone) Continued to emerge as a playmaker on defense with five tackles (one for loss), a quarterback hit, and a tipped pass that led to 'Unga's interception.
