EAST RUTHERFORD N.J. — The New York Giants Continue to prove the doubters wrong by continuing to win as an underdog in Super Bowl era.
The Giants were 5.5 points underdogs at home to win the Super Bowl Baltimore RavensThey rallied from 10 down in the fourth quarter and won 24-20 at MetLife Stadium. In wins over the they were also underdogs Green Bay Packers, Tennessee Titans Carolina Panthers.
The Giants (5-1) are the 12th team to win four consecutive upsets within six weeks. The New York Jets It was also done this year.
“We don’t really care” [about being underdogs]To be sincere. It is what is.” running back Saquon Barkley “After the Giants’ latest upset, that was what they said. “You guys can say anything you want. Everyone can say what they like. It doesn’t matter what you say. “We have a team that is focused on the process and believes in each other.”
New York led 20-10, with 6:01 left. After tight end Daniel Bellinger After a touchdown reception of eight yards, it looked like the upset trend was in doubt until Baltimore made an illegal formation penalty before converting a third and one from the Ravens’ 44 yard line with 3:09 left.
Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson He then failed to snap the play on the next play, grabbed the ball and attempted to throw a pass across the body. Giants safety intercepted it Julian Love He was then returned to the line at 13 yards. New York’s season-opening interception could not have been more timely.
Barkley ran 1-yards for the Giants’ touchdown run. It took just over a minute before the Giants took the lead. Their third win in this season’s second half was completed by rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux, who sacked Barkley for his first career sack. He tied the record for most double-digit comebacks during a season (2007, 2011, 2016, 2016).
Two of those seasons concluded with a Super Bowl victory. All three seasons included playoff appearances.
The Giants are already ahead in wins despite only being in Week 6. They have more wins this season than they did last season (4-13). They are now confident that they are among the best in the NFL.
Barkley stated, “I feel like our team is a great one.” Barkley said, “We are a confident team. We know this. We know that. [Brian Daboll] While it is okay to feel happy, there’s no need to be overconfident. Keep that attitude and humility. We are improving each day, and we love the process.
On Sunday, the Giants team proved their resilience once again. It seems to be increasing every week.
They trailed 355 to 148 in the fourth quarter. When Jackson threw a 12-yard touchdown to a tight end, it didn’t look like the team had much chance. Mark Andrews There are still 12:54 seconds.
In three-plus quarters, the Giants managed just 10 points. They were also down 10 points, 20-10. This group seems to have no problem with it.
“It’s something that we have preached from day one — since the beginning of our existence: coaches, members of the building. This league can be difficult. It’s not always going be easy. You’ll be downed by many people. Daboll stated that you may feel low about yourself. “But you keep on getting back up. No matter what score or how the game is going, you keep swinging, and keep competing. It’s not an easy task, is it? It’s difficult to do this when you’re feeling down.
These were exactly the kind of games that the Giants had lost in recent seasons. They were the ones that jumped offsides on the Washington field goal in the last seconds of the game. They were the ones who lost time and after the last few seasons due to long field goals in final seconds.
They are now on the wrong side of illegal formations and missed field goals when time runs out (see Week 1 in Tennessee).
According to the quarterback, “It’s just tough group.” Daniel JonesIn Sunday’s win, he threw for 173 yards with two touchdowns. “We have a competitive spirit, competitive stamina, and something else. [Daboll] Since he arrived in the spring, he has been preaching. That’s something I believe guys have taken to heart and tried to show that every time they get out on the field.
It’s a hard-working, tough group. It wasn’t perfect yet again [Sunday]We can fix a lot of problems and do better, but we found a way that would win down the stretch.”
All five Giants victories have been by one or less points.
They don’t seem to be impressed by the 5-1 starting.
Daboll stated, “Go to work tomorrow and get better.”