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Ben McAdoo defends fourth-quarter play call, looks ahead to 49ers

Fourth-quarter play calls. That seems like a topic the New York Giants, especially offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo, has had to address frequently during the first four weeks of the 2015 NFL season. McAdoo had to that again this week when he addressed the media, and he forcefully defended the decision to have Eli Manning throw up 14 points and in chip-shot field-goal range late in Sunday's 24-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills. The play backfired, of course, turning into the only interception Manning has thrown this season.

"With over four minutes left in the game, it was a lot of time left in the game and until you start milking the clock in four-minute mode, you want to stay aggressive, keep your foot on the gas, and go for the knockout shot there," McAdoo said.