Fun with Statistics: Vikings at Giants Edition

The New York [Football] Giants defense pitched a shutout today--no touchdowns given up, and only one measly field goal. They allowed only 137 yards of Vikings offense.

But the Giants lost, 24-21.

The Vikings had a INT returned for a touchdown (92 yards), a kickoff return for a touchdown, and a punt return for a touchdown. That's never been done in the NFL before. Id'd be surprised if it's ever been done in an American rules football game before. Those three returns accounted for more than twice as many yards as the Vikings offense and for three touches.

Ouch.