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It was Jay Feely's (2) three missed field goals, this one in regulation from 40 yards out, that helped Seahawks win. (File/Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)
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It was Jay Feely's (2) three missed field goals, this one in regulation from 40 yards out, that helped Seahawks win. (File/Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)

Josh Brown connected on a 36-yard field goal in overtime for a 24-21 Seattle victory, but the enduring image was Brown’s counterpart, New York’s Jay Feely, who missed three potential game-winning field goals – one at the end of regulation and two in overtime.

The Giants, who had 11 false-start penalties, forged a 21-21 tie late in the fourth on Eli Manning’s touchdown pass and two-point conversion pass. New York got the ball back, but Feely, 23 of 25 on field goals, missed from 40 yards. TV cameras caught tight end Jerome Shockey prematurely celebrating on the sideline.

Feely missed twice more in overtime, but Seattle wasn’t able to take advantage until Hasselbeck hit D.J. Hackett for 38 yards. After a 13-yard run by Alexander, Brown delivered the decisive boot and Seattle had its seventh straight win. With the NFC West title almost assured, Seattle began setting its sights on home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.