1995 Denver rebounds from a first half Giant assult to shutout the
1991 New York Giants for the final two quarters and earn a 31-24
win. The clubs traded scores back and forth in the first half, but
it was an 83 yard scoring drive just before the half that put the
Giants up by 7 and gave them momentum heading into the locker
room. The Giants took the kickoff to start the 3rd quarter but
were held 2 yards shy of a first down and had to punt. This was a
sign of things to come as the next two drives ended in punts. Then
the Broncos tied the game at 24 on a couple of long Elway passes
and a short toss to Anthony Miller. The game took a huge turn on
the following kickoff when Dave Meggett fumbled, and Denver
recovered at the 21. On the first play of the 4th quarter, Elway
threw his 4th TD pass of the game to give the Orange a 31-24 lead.
The Giants continued to sputter, and had to punt. Denver got as
close as the Giants' 11, but a sack and a penalty forced a 37 yard
field goal attempt - which was no good. So the Broncos chance to
increase their lead was lost, and the Giants had new life. So with
7:11 on the clock, New York set to the task. Rodney Hampton
starred carrying 4 times and catching a clutch 19 yard pass on 2nd
and 24, setting up 4th and 1 at the Denver 39. New York tried to
slip Maurice Carthon through the line, but Denver was ready and
stopped him to turn the ball over on downs. Elway picked up a
couple of first downs and ran out the clock.
(contributed
by Jesse Elicker)