NFL

Giants report card

OFFENSE

Slow-starting Eli Manning finally got his first two TD passes but he tossed a poor interception and missed some big plays with overthrows. Hakeem Nicks and Domenik Hixon scored TDs, and the running game was solid.

C+

DEFENSE

Michael Boley alertly scooped up a loose ball for 65-yard TD return, there was decent pressure on Sam Bradford and the unit was solid against the run, but oh my, what dreadful pass coverage. Aaron Ross has had better days.

B-

SPECIAL TEAMS

A muffed punt by the Rams was recovered by Dave Tollefson to help set up the first Giants TD. Steve Weatherford punted well, and coverage was fine.

B+

COACHING

Tom Coughlin won a replay challenge and boldly went for fourth-and-4, which led to TD. Steve Spagnuolo outfoxed the Giants early and the Rams’ no-huddle was a big problem.

B