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Eli Manning Benched for Geno Smith in Week 13 vs. Raiders; Ends Starts Streak

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For the first time since 2004, the New York Giants have a new starting quarterback. Head coach Ben McAdoo announced Tuesday he will start Geno Smith instead of Eli Manning in Week 13 against the Oakland Raiders.

"Geno will start this week," McAdoo said, per Michael Eisen of the Giants' official site. "Over the last five games, we will take a look at Geno, and we will also give Davis [Webb] an opportunity."

The decision ends Manning's streak of 210 consecutive starts, which dates back to his rookie year in 2004.