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When it came down to crunch time, Tommy DeVito didn’t blink. The undrafted rookie hit on a clutch throw to Wan’Dale Robinson for a 32-yard gain into field goal range to set up Randy Bullock’s game-winning field goal as time expired and the Giants won their third straight game, improving to 5-8 on the season.
The Giants were sporting their throwback uniforms on Monday night — but early on it looked like this was going to be a throwback to some of their games earlier this season. New York went scoreless in the first quarter for the ninth time this season and trailed 7-0 early after a sloppy start to the game. However, the Giants got things going on offense in the second quarter and created three turnovers to jump out to a second-half lead.
The Packers battled back, though, with nine unanswered points in the fourth quarter to take a 22-21 lead on Jordan Love’s touchdown pass to Malik Heath with 1:36 remaining. But the Giants were able to drive downfield to win it.
Saquon Barkley’s two touchdown runs and DeVito’s touchdown pass to Isaiah Hodgins had given the Giants a 21-13 lead heading into the fourth quarter. After a Packers field goal cut the lead to five with 5:30 remaining, Carrington Valentine returned a Barkley fumble 50 yards to set up the go-ahead score.
Dec 11, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants place kicker Randy Bullock (46) celebrates with his teammates after kicking the game winning field goal to beat the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports / © Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Here are the key takeaways…
– After some terrific recent performances, Love was held largely in check by the Giants as he had just 122 passing yards by the end of the third quarter, along with his first lost fumble of the season and an uncharacteristic interception to Jason Pinnock. Love had a big fourth quarter, though, to end up with 218 yards and a touchdown.
– With the extra week to prepare, Brian…
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Publish date : 2023-12-12 04:48:00
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