EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Eli Manning threw for three touchdowns, giving him 200 for his career, and the New York Giants sacked Aaron Rodgers five times Sunday night in a 38-10 rout of the Green Bay Packers.

Coming off their bye, the Giants (7-4) put to rest concerns about a dormant offense and a tired arm for Manning. He connected with rookie Rueben Randle, Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks for scores, and Ahmad Bradshaw had a combined 119 yards, including a 59-yard sprint on a screen pass to begin the onslaught.

The Giants opened a two game lead in the NFC East over the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins.

Mathias Kiwanuka had two of the sacks as Rodgers never got comfortable. Green Bay (7-4) had its five-game winning streak snapped and fell out of a tie atop the NFC North with Chicago. The Packers had allowed no more than 24 points during their string of victories.

Green Bay was missing such key starters as linebacker Clay Matthews, defensive back Charles Woodson and receiver Greg Jennings.

New York’s balanced attack was guided by Manning, who had his first strong game in a month with 249 yards passing, and Ahmad Bradshaw, who gained a combined 119 yards and scored a touchdown. He had the first big play of the night to begin the offensive onslaught.

New York struck early with a brilliantly conceived screen pass to Bradshaw off a fake reverse to Cruz. Bradshaw sped down the field before being caught at the Green Bay 2, a 59-yard pickup that led to Andre Brown’s scoring run.

Green Bay didn’t flinch, with Jordy Nelson getting behind Corey Webster in single coverage down the right sideline for a 61-yard touchdown reception from Rodgers.

The scoring flurry went back in the Giants’ favor - and pretty much stayed there - when Manning hit Randle in the back of the end zone for a 16-yard touchdown, Randle’s first NFL score. It was Manning’s first touchdown pass in four games, and he set it up with, of all things, a scramble in which he laid his shoulder into Packers cornerback Tramon Williams for a 13-yard gain.

Webster’s interception led to Lawrence Tynes’ 43-yard field goal late in the first quarter for a 17-7 lead, and the Giants weren’t nearly done. Manning’s 9-yard connection with Cruz tied him for the club record with 199 career touchdown passes, and after Osi Umenyiora’s strip-sack of Rodgers was recovered by Jason Pierre-Paul at the Green Bay 23, Bradshaw scored from the 13.

The 31 points were the most New York scored in a half all season and nearly equaled the 33 it scored in its two losses before the bye.

BROWNS 20, STEELERS 14

Chris Rainey’s fumble with 2:25 left - Pittsburgh’s seventh turnover - was recovered by Cleveland’s Phil Taylor and the Browns beat the Steelers. Charlie Batch, forced to start at quarterback for Pittsburgh because of injuries to Ben Roethlisberger and Byron Leftwich, was picked off three times and the Steelers (6-5) lost five fumbles, the last on a final-play lateral to help the Browns (3-8)beat Pittsburgh for just the second time in 18 games. Browns rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden sustained a head injury in the final minutes, allowing backup Colt McCoy to come in and finish off the victory. Rookie Trent Richardson rushed for 85 yards, scoring the go-ahead touchdown for the Browns on a 15-yard run in the third. Batch finished 20 of 34 passing for 199 yards.

BRONCOS 17, CHIEFS 9

Peyton Manning threw for 285 yards and two touchdowns, and Denver rallied for its sixth consecutive victory. Manning hit tight end Jacob Tamme late in the first half and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas in the third quarter, and that was more than enough to overcome three field goals by the Chiefs’ Ryan Succop as Kansas City lost its eighth consecutive game. Knowshon Moreno added 85 yards rushing for the AFC West-leading Broncos (8-3). Moreno got the start in place of Willis McGahee, who went on injured reserve this week with a knee injury. Jamaal Charles ran for 107 yards for the Chiefs (1-10).

BEARS 28, VIKINGS 10

Jay Cutler threw for 188 yards and a touchdown after missing a game because of a concussion as Chicago ended a two-game losing streak. Tied with Green Bay for the NFC North lead and just a game ahead of Minnesota (6-5) coming in, the Bears (8-3) grabbed a 25-3 halftime lead. The defense held Adrian Peterson in check early on, although he finished with 108 yards rushing. The victory could prove costly. The Bears lost wide receiver Devin Hester (concussion), running back Matt Forte (ankle), cornerback Charles Tillman (ankle) and both starting guards to injuries.

BENGALS 34, RAIDERS 10

Andy Dalton threw three touchdown passes in Cincinnati’s rout of Oakland. BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran for 129 yards and a touchdown. He had runs of 48 and 39 yards - the longest of his career - to set up scores. Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer had a tough time in his return to Cincinnati, finishing 19 of 34 passing for 146 yards with 4 sacks and an interception. With their third consecutive victory, the Bengals (6-5) moved back into the playoff chase. Oakland (3-8) lost its fourth in a row. A brawl in the fourth quarter resulted in Oakland’s Tommy Kelly and Lamarr Houston and Cincinnati’s Andrew Whitworth getting ejected.

COLTS 20, BILLS 13

T.Y. Hilton scored on a 75-yard punt return and caught an 8-yard touchdown pass from Andrew Luck. Hilton is the first player in franchise history to score by punt return and pass reception in the same game. Indianapolis improved to 7-4. Luck completed 20 of 37 passes for 240 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Buffalo (4-7) ended its red-zone drought with 11:30 left with a 1-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick to Lee Smith to make it 20-13.

JAGUARS 24, TITANS 19

Chad Henne threw two touchdown passes, sparking the NFL’s worst offense for the second consecutive week. The Jaguars (2-9) snapped a seven-game losing streak and were competitive at home for the first time this season. Henne, making his first start in more than 13 months, found Cecil Shorts III on a 59-yard touchdown play in the third quarter and connected with rookie Justin Blackmon for a 7-yard score in the fourth.

DOLPHINS 24, SEAHAWKS 21

Dan Carpenter kicked a 43-yard field goal on the final play, and Miami scored 17 points in the last 8:08. Rookie Ryan Tannehill drove Miami 65 yards in the final 92 seconds to set up the winning kick. He finished 18 for 26 passing for 253 yards and one touchdown. Leon Washington returned a kickoff for a touchdown for the eighth time to tie the NFL career record and put Seattle ahead with eight minutes left. Miami answered with an 80-yard drive capped by Tannehill’s 29-yard scoring pass to Charles Clay (Little Rock Central), making it 21-21. Miami (5-6) broke a three-game losing streak. The Seahawks (6-5), who are unbeaten at home this year, lost for the fifth time in six road games.

RAMS 31, CARDINALS 17

Janoris Jenkins became the first player in Rams history and the first NFL rookie since 1960 to return two interceptions for touchdowns in the same game and St. Louis handed Arizona its seventh loss in a row. Arizona rookie Ryan Lindley was intercepted four times in his first NFL start. Jenkins’ returns of 36 and 39 yards emphatically ended the Rams’ streak of five consecutive games without an opponent turnover. Sam Bradford had two 37-yard touchdown passes - to Lance Kendricks and Chris Givens - for the Rams (4-6-1), who snapped a five-game winless streak and beat Arizona (4-7) for the second time this season. The Rams’ Steven Jackson rushed for 139 yards in 24 carries.

THURSDAY’S GAMES

Houston 34, Detroit 31, OT Washington 38, Dallas 31 New England 49, NY Jets 19

SUNDAY’S GAMES

Denver 17, Kansas City 9 Chicago 28, Minnesota 10 Cincinnati 34, Oakland 10 Cleveland 20, Pittsburgh 14 Indianapolis 20, Buffalo 13 Jacksonville 24, Tennessee 19 Atlanta 24, Tampa Bay 23 Miami 24, Seattle 21 Baltimore 16, San Diego 13, OT St. Louis 31, Arizona 17 San Francisco 31, New Orleans 21 NY Giants 38, Green Bay 10

TODAY’S GAME All times Central

Carolina at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOV. 29

New Orleans at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m.

SUNDAY, DEC. 2

Seattle at Chicago, noon Minnesota at Green Bay, noon San Francisco at St. Louis, noon Carolina at Kansas City, noon Houston at Tennessee, noon Arizona at NY Jets, noon Indianapolis at Detroit, noon Jacksonville at Buffalo, noon New England at Miami, noon Tampa Bay at Denver, 3:05 p.m.

Cleveland at Oakland, 3:25 p.m.

Cincinnati at San Diego, 3:25 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Baltimore, 3:25 p.m.

Philadelphia at Dallas, 7:20 p.m.

MONDAY, DEC. 3

NY Giants at Washington, 7:30 p.m.

Sports, Pages 17 on 11/26/2012