Pitiful loss to Carolina Panthers shows New York Giants' Super Bowl run in 2007 was a fluke

Mario Manningham fumbles on first drive of game, and things get worse from there for Giants Sunday in rout by Panthers.

By Tim Smith - NY Dailynews 12/28/09

New York Giants crushed by Carolina Panthers in Stadium finale, eliminated as Cowboys beat Redskins

Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas (l.) and safety Michael Johnson lead brutal defensive effort as Big Blue is blown away by Panthers.
By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 12/28/09

Osi Umenyiora rages about playing time in New York Giants' crushing defeat to Carolina Panthers

By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 12/28/09

New York Giants defense lays an egg in stadium's last game

Former New York Giants player Lawrence Taylor waves to fans during a half-time ceremony at the last game at Giants Stadium. He doesn't stay much longer to witness the carnage.

By Ohm Youngmisuk - NY Dailynews 12/28/09

Coughlin: 'No Excuse For It'

Carolina Panthers linebacker Na'il Diggs leaves mark on Giants Stadium

By Ralph Vacchiano - NY Dailynews 12/28/09

NY Giants officially eliminated from postseason contention

The Giants were in stunned silence Sunday afternoon and likely aren't feeling much better after learning Sunday night they've officially been eliminated from playoff contention.

By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 12/28/09

NY Giants' last game at Giants Stadium: One to forget with 41-9 loss to Carolina Panthers

Fred Robbins (left) and Osi Umenyiora on the bench in the 4th quarter as the New York Giants are blown out by the Carolina Panthers, 41-9, in the final Giants game at Giants Stadium.

By Mike Garafolo - Star Ledger 12/28/09

NY Giants' defense suffers historic struggles, continues falling short of expectations in loss

New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas fails to strip the ball from Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart, who would break away and run the ball 52 yards down to the one yard line, setting up a touchdown on the next play during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game.

By Jenny Vrentas - Star Ledger 12/28/09

Mario Manningham's fumble set the tone for NY Giants' dismal performance

The Giants Mario Manningham fumbles the ball for a turn over as he is taken down by the Panthers Dante Wesley in the 1st quarter. 

By Brendan Prunty - Star Ledger 12/28/09

Giants Say Farewell to Stadium and Playoffs

Giants receiver Domenik Hixon was swarmed by the Carolina defense in the second quarter. He returned five kickoffs for 112 yards. More Photos »

By Joe LaPointe - NY Times 12/28/09

Panthers rout Big Blue in Stadium farewell

FUMBLED OPPORTUNITY: Giants receiver Mario Manningham fumbles the ball after making a catch on the opening drive yesterday. The fumble was recovered by Carolina and the Panthers were off and running to a 41-9 rout in the Giants' final game at Giants Stadium

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 12/28/09

Giants report card

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 12/28/09

Pride goeth before Big Blue fall

GRASPING AT STRAWS: Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart breaks free of a tackle attempt by the Giants' Michael Johnson on his way to a 206-yard day in Carolina's 41-9 victory yesterday.

Photos: Giants trounced by Panthers in Stadium farewell

By George Willis - NY Post 12/28/09

Hideous loss has Eli & Co. singin' Blues

BIG BLUE BUMMER : Eli Manning trudges off the field yesterday after his Giants' ugly 41-9 loss to the Panthers. His numbers were decent -- but his defense stunk up the Swamp.

Photos: Giants trounced by Panthers in Stadium farewell

By Brian Costello - NY Post 12/28/09

No heart, no pride, no playoffs

SAD ENDING: “Super” fan Reby Sky weeps at Giants Stadium yesterday as her team showed little effort and less pride in a 41-9 loss to the Panthers in Big Blue’s final game at the old stadium.

By Steve Serby - NY Post 12/28/09

Panthers LB revels in Big Blue revenge

BIG BOO: Eli Manning trudges off the Giants Stadium field yesterday for the last time while Justin Tuck (pictured) sits demoralized. 

By Brian Costello - NY Post 12/28/09

No defense for this Giant debacle

By Dan Tomasino - NY Post 12/28/09

Osi thinks he's goner

A GIANT AMONG GIANTS: Lawrence Taylor waves to the crowd during halftime yesterday -- but the former Giants great bolted before he could witness the end of Big Blue's 41-9 loss to the Panthers. 

By Paul Schwartz - NY Post 12/28/09