The New York Giants beat Tampa Bay and San Diego topped Tennessee to complete the first round of the National Football League playoffs. Eli Manning earned his first postseason win since entering the NFL four years ago as the top overall pick, throwing a pair of touchdown passes yesterday as the Giants beat the Buccaneers 24-14 for their eighth straight road win.

Philip Rivers led the Chargers to their first postseason win since the 1994 season, throwing for 292 yards and a touchdown as San Diego beat the Titans 17-6 after being held scoreless in the first half.

The Giants improved to 11-6 with their first playoff victory since 2001 and advance to meet the Dallas Cowboys (13-3) on Jan. 13 in Dallas. The Cowboys won both meetings between the National Football Conference East Division rivals during the regular season.