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February 4, 2008

Burress backs up words

New York receiver Plaxico Burress drew national attention -- and the ire of his head coach -- when he predicted a 23-17 Giants victory.

But though he had just two catches for 27 yards, Burress caught the game-winning touchdown with 35 seconds to play.

Playing with a torn ligament in his right ankle for much of the season and with swelling in his left knee this week as well, Burress did not participate in the team's Arizona practice sessions.

"It bothered him and I could see it in his face," Tom Coughlin said of his star wideout. "But fortunately game day came along and he set himself again and decided what he was going to go out and do and he did it. The catch at the end there, he and Eli (Manning) have done that many times by now."

"I was so happy for him," fellow receiver Amani Toomer said. "He called his shot. I am just so happy for him and happy for our team. We had the better receivers today."

When Burress was asked about his injuries after the game, he said, "I'm not feeling anything."

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