The New York Giants continue to find creative ways to lose these days, turning a for-certain upset victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday into one of the NFL’s most historic losses.

From the NFL:

Denver defeated the New York Giants, 33-32, after trailing 19-0 entering the fourth quarter and 26-8 with six minutes remaining, becoming the first team since 1970 to overcome a deficit of 18-or-more points with six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and win in regulation.

The Broncos’ 33 fourth quarter points are tied with Dallas on Dec. 4, 2022 (33 points) for the second-most points scored by one team in a fourth quarter in NFL history, trailing only Detroit on Sept. 30, 2007 (34 points en route to a 37-27 win against the Chicago Bears).

Denver quarterback Bo Nix became the first player in NFL history with two touchdown passes and two rushing touchdowns in a fourth quarter.

It’s not so much that it happened as much as it is why it happened. The Giants were in complete control of the game when they decided to take their foot off the accelerator and coast.

They allowed touchdown drives of 78, 80, and 68 yards in the fourth quarter. Throw in an ill-timed interception by rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, which led to another score, and you have the makings of a comeback not seen since the NFL and AFL merged 55 years ago.

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