text: The Giants flew to Ford Field for a Week 11 intraconference duel with the Detroit Lions.  In the first quarter, New York took the early lead as kicker Lawrence Tynes made a 28-yard field goal for the only score of the period.  In the second quarter, the Giants increased their lead as QB Eli Manning completed a 10-yard TD pass to RB Brandon Jacobs for the only score of the period.
  In the third quarter, the Lions got on the board as kicker Jason Hanson made a 42-yard field goal.  New York would reply with Tynes kicking a 46-yard field goal.  In the fourth quarter, the Giants improved their lead as Tynes made a 20-yard field goal.  Detroit's QB Jon Kitna completed a 35-yard TD pass to WR Calvin Johnson.
  With the win, the Giants improved to 7–3.
  LB Mathias Kiwanuka suffered a broken left fibula, ending his season.
  Week 12: vs. Minnesota Vikings
  Coming off their road win over the Lions, the Giants went home for a Week 12 intraconference duel with the Minnesota Vikings. In the first quarter, New York trailed early as Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson completed a 60-yard TD pass to WR Sidney Rice. The Giants responded with RB Reuben Droughns getting a 1-yard TD run. Minnesota retook the lead with safety Darren Sharper returning an interception 20 yards for a touchdown.  In the second quarter, Vikings' RB Chester Taylor got an 8-yard TD run, along with kicker Ryan Longwell making a 46-yard field goal.