Breaking news: The New York Giants deeply regret losing such a talented player.
For the Giants on this particular day, there was never going to be much room for error. Rams 26, Giants 25 is as narrow as the Rams’ victory margin over the Giants on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
Giants tight end Darren Waller noted after the game that “wins don’t just occur or fall in your lap.” “In this league, you have to make things happen, and we had the chance to do so. You receive a failing grade if you fail to seize those opportunities. The offensively challenged Giants, who are currently putting up one of their lowest offensive outputs in franchise history, have a small margin for error this season.
Let’s review the things the Giants couldn’t afford to do on Sunday when they faced the Rams, a team that came into the game having won five of its previous six games and was in control of its playoff destiny. The Giants were already eliminated from the playoff race.
Adoree’ Jackson, the cornerback, missed a tackle attempt on Puka Nacua, who ran 80 yards on one of the game’s most spectacular plays. With Jackson all on him, the rookie wide receiver for the Rams looked to be stopped for a four-yard gain, but he shook loose and broke free for an 80-yard gain to the Giants 2-yard line, which set up a touchdown reception by Kyren Williams one play later for a 20-10 Los Angeles lead.
