New York scored 10 points right before halftime to take control of the game and began to pull away at the end of the third quarter.

The Giants came up with a couple of key stops on fourth down and short to get the ball back and take away an Atlanta scoring chance.

In the end, the Giants showed tremendous offensive balance and the Falcons had no answer for Hakeem Nicks.

New York moves on to play the Green Bay Packers, a team they nearly beat at home earlier in the season.

The Giants gave Umenyiora and his agent the green light to seek a trade just to see what they might be able to get in return.

New York was hoping to get a first round pick, but eventually had to drop their offer to a second rounder.

Even then, teams weren’t biting. The Giants weren’t pleased with offers of a third-round pick, so they decided it was time to shut down the distraction.

However, it’s likely this will just make Umenyiora even angrier over the whole situation and cause an even bigger distraction.

It’s unknown what time of punishment he may face from commissioner Roger Goodell, but that isn’t stopping teams from showing interest.

The Baltimore Ravens are looking for a guy that can stretch the field, but Burress doesn’t seem like a John Harbaugh guy.

The New York Jets could also be interested because Santonio Holmes and Braylon Edward are both free agents.

The Cincinnati Bengals are also a possibility, but you would have to think they might tone things down a bit after a rough 2010 season.

The Giants didn’t put forth an inspiring performance, but it was enough to put pressure on Green Bay.

Wide receiver Mario Manningham record the team’s longest play from scrimmage this year, a 92-yard touchdown reception.

With the Packers win over the Chicago Bears, the Giants were officially eliminated from playoff contention.

It’s a disappointing fade down the stretch for the Giants, one that cost them a postseason berth.

Wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, their top playmaker, will miss the game because of a broken big toe in his left foot.

The Giants are already without wideout Steve Smith for the rest of the season and Mario Manningham has been battling a hip injury.

New York must beat Washington and then have Green Bay lost to Chicago to make the playoffs as the final wild card team.

They could also tie the Redskins, but would then need Green Bay and Tampa Bay to both lose.

New York turned a game they were dominating into a devastating loss that could cost them a berth in the playoffs.

The Giants held 24-3 and 31-10 leads in the second half but could not hold on for the victory.

The final dagger came when the Giants gave up a punt return for the game-winning score as time expired.

In all, New York surrendered four unanswered touchdowns in the final eight minutes of the game.

Divisional games are tough, but the Giants never expected hapless Dallas to come into their stadium and leave with a win.

The Giants defense did an excellent job on first and second down but too often was burnt blitzing on third down.

It seemed like the Cowboys always hit on a big play in third-and-long situations, and the Giants did not tackle particularly well.

It also didn’t help that quarterback Eli Manning threw an interception that was returned 101 yards for a touchdown, likely resulting in a 14-point swing.

Jacobs lost out on the starting running back job to Ahmad Bradshaw in the preseason and hasn’t been happy about it.

He only received four carries for eight yards in Week 2 and then angrily threw his helmet, which accidentally flew into the stands.

Fans became angered at Jacobs, who then exchanged some heated words before head coach Tom Coughlin got in his face.

The most logical destination would be Green Bay, but it remains to be seen whether they are willing to meet what is likely to be a significant asking price.