WR STERLING SHEPARDShepard sparked the Giants with a pair of 32-yard receptions that led to two field goals in the second half.  The rookie second-round draft choice finished with eight catches for 117 yards, including a clutch 6-yard reception to give the Giants a first down at the two-minute warning

CB JANORIS JENKINSJenkins returned a blocked field goal 65 yards for a touchdown late in the first half. He also led the team with eight tackles (one for loss) and two passes defensed, including one on a key third down in the fourth quarter.

QB ELI MANNINGManning completed 32 of 41 passes for 368 yards, marking his 40th career regular-season game with at least 300 yards. He also led the 30th game-winning drive of his career.

SAFETY LANDON COLLINSA New Orleans native, Collins recorded six tackles (one for loss) and the first sack of his career.

CB ELI APPLEThe rookie first-round pick out of Ohio State helped limit Drew Brees and the Saints to just 3 of 13 on third down and 13 points. Apple had seven tackles and one pass defensed.