The New York Giants made NFL historical past on Sunday, but it surely’s not the type of file John Mara’s floundering franchise desires to be related to.
In a 21-18 loss to the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium, the Giants rating three touchdowns whereas holding their opponents out of the endzone. Regardless of that, New York failed to interrupt the 20-point mark and finally limped dwelling in defeat.
Congratulations, Giants. They’re the first-ever staff to perform such an embarrassing feat.
The #Giants turned the primary staff in NFL historical past to attain 3+ TD, permit no TD — and lose in regulation.
Unbelievable.
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) September 15, 2024
“Unbelievable” is a technique of placing it. These types of information are like one thing out of the Joe Choose period. As many issues change, so many keep the identical.
The Giants discovered themselves on this state of affairs — making this type of undesirable historical past — because the direct results of poor personnel administration. For the second consecutive week, they entered the sport with fewer than 53 males on the lively roster, and with no backup plan for the injured gamers that have been trotted out onto the sector.
Kicker Graham Gano, who was added to the damage report on Saturday, left the sport after the opening kickoff. With their safety blanket (Jude McAtamney) handed over for elevation, the Giants have been compelled to play four-down ball and try a two-point conversion after each landing.
Punter Jamie Gillan, with backup quarterback Drew Lock holding, missed their solely level after try after which the Giants didn’t convert on both of their conversion makes an attempt. Subject objectives have been additionally dominated out as a risk.
That was the distinction within the recreation — and the distinction between humiliating historical past and a 1-1 file to begin the season.
