Boss takes charge as Giants struggle to break down Steelers

DEFENDING champions New York struggled to score on Sunday but they managed a touchdown when it mattered most to defeat Pittsburgh 21-14 in a showdown of division leaders.

Eli Manning flipped a two-yard touchdown pass to unguarded Kevin Boss with 3:07 to play to give the Giants the winning points, putting them at 6-1 for the season with the Steelers sliding to 5-2.

Squandered touchdown opportunities haunted the Giants throughout the game but New York’s defence kept the game tight and Manning managed the rest in the nick of time.