Giants' Victor Cruz Scores 99-Yard Touchdown, Ties NFL Record (Video)

New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz caught a second quarter pass from Eli Manning and scored a 99-yard touchdown, tying an NFL record. The touchdown by Cruz was only the 13th 99-yard touchdown reception in NFL history.


It happened in the second quarter of today's game in MetLife Stadium against the New York Jets. The Giants were backed up to their own 1-yard line. Manning threw the pass to Cruz around the 11-yard line. Cruz slipped between Jets cornerbacks Kyle Wilson and Antonio Cromartie, then outran safety Eric Smith for the touchdown. The touchdown gave the Giants momentum before halftime which carried over into the second half, and the Giants won the game 29-14.

Video via NFL.com.

Victor Cruz catches 99-yard touchdown pass, ties NFL record [Shutdown Corner]
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