The New York Giants didn’t just lose a football game Sunday — they suffered a collapse that will be remembered for all the wrong reasons.
After controlling the first three quarters and leading 19-0 entering the fourth, the Giants imploded as the Denver Broncos stormed back with 33 points in the final 15 minutes, stealing a 33-32 victory in Denver.
A Dream Start Turns into a Nightmare
For three quarters, New York Giants played near-perfect football. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart showed poise beyond his years, throwing for 283 yards and three touchdowns and adding another score on the ground. The defense kept Denver in check, forcing punts and turnovers while holding them scoreless through the first 45 minutes.
When Dart connected with Jalin Hyatt midway through the third quarter, it felt like the game was sealed. Up 19-0, then 26-8 early in the fourth, the Giants had momentum — until everything unraveled.
The Collapse
Denver found sudden life behind a quick-tempo attack that shredded the Giants’ soft zone coverage. Missed tackles, blown assignments, and a fading pass rush let the Broncos claw back in dramatic fashion.
A late interception by Dart — his lone major mistake — gave Denver a short field and the lead. The Giants still had a chance, driving into field-goal range in the closing seconds, but kicker Jude McAtamney came up short on the potential game-winner.
As the Broncos’ 39-yard field goal sailed through the uprights to end the game, stunned silence fell over the Giants sideline.
“This One’s on Us”
The locker room afterward told the story.
“S–t like that is unacceptable,” one team insider said bluntly.
Head Coach Brian Daboll was equally direct:
“We have to finish. We were in control — and we didn’t close. That’s on coaching, execution, and discipline. Every one of us has to own it.”
Where Do They Go from Here?
The loss drops the Giants to 2-5, a record that doesn’t reflect how competitive they’ve been — but games like this define a season. Bright spots remain: Dart’s continued growth, the defense’s first-half dominance, and flashes from Hyatt and Wan’Dale Robinson. Yet the inability to finish strong remains a glaring issue.
In the NFC East, every win matters — and every collapse stings twice as much.