New York Giants: Five Players Who Stepped Up Against The Bengals

Nov 14, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) celebrates his first down run during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Giants defeated the Bengals 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) celebrates his first down run during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Giants defeated the Bengals 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 14, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) celebrates his first down run during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Giants defeated the Bengals 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

The New York Giants were able to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. Who were five players that stepped up?

The New York Giants were able to get a big win on Monday Night Football against the Cincinnati Bengals. Despite being slight underdogs, the Giants were able to keep pace in the NFC East with a win against the Bengals.

For the most part, the Giants outplayed the Bengals in the game, but a few big plays led to the Bengals keeping it much closer than it should have been. The Giants started out great on their first drive, as they were able to go right down the field on the Bengals for a touchdown.

Unfortunately, that lead did not last long for the Giants, as they allowed a big play to Tyler Eifert after the Bengals confused them with a strange formation. The other Bengals score in the first half would come because of an Eli Manning interception, but the defense held them to just three points despite starting in the red zone.

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The third quarter was not good for the Giants, as they appeared to be on the verge of getting a loss after a big kick return switched the momentum completely in the second half. The Giants were able to weather the storm of the Bengals in the third quarter and responded with a good final quarter to get the win.

There were multiple players who played well for the Giants, but a few were clearly difference makers. Here are six players who stepped up for the Giants on Monday Night Football.