EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — While Robert Griffin III is quickly becoming the NFL’s most exciting quarterback, there’s none better than Eli Manning with the game on the line.

Manning one-upped the Redskins’ rookie sensation with a pinpoint 77-yard scoring pass to Victor Cruz with 1:13 to play as the New York Giants overcame a late touchdown toss by Griffin to defeat Washington, 27-23, on Sunday.