Giants 21, Steelers 14

PITTSBURGH -- The New York Giants did little with the exceptional field position the Steelers gave them. Finally, when it seemed Pittsburgh had too much depth and defense for the Super Bowl champs, the Steelers were tripped up by -- of all things -- a bad punt snap.

Eli Manning threw a two-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Boss with 3:11 remaining for the Giants’ only touchdown after they tied it several minutes before on a bizarre safety. Linebacker James Harrison’s high snap on the punt gave New York two points, and the Giants held off Pittsburgh for a 21-14 victory in a matchup of division leaders.

The resilient Steelers (5-2) playing with backups all over the field, tried to make up for Ben Roethlisberger’s four interceptions by turning two big-play scores into a lead they preserved with a goal-line stand midway through the fourth quarter. But the Giants (6-1) tied it with 6:48 remaining on the safety.

Quoteworthy: “I was nervous about snapping for the first time in a game.” -- James Harrison, Steelers linebacker