The New York Giants entered their Week 7 matchup against the Denver Broncos brimming with confidence, fresh off a dominant blowout victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6. That momentum, however, evaporated spectacularly as the Giants orchestrated one of the most infamous fourth-quarter meltdowns in franchise history.
For the first three and a half quarters, New York controlled the game with poise, building commanding leads on multiple occasions. Yet, disaster struck when quarterback Jaxson Dart hurled a costly interception, gifting the Broncos prime field position deep in Giants territory. From that pivotal turnover, the tide turned decisively. Denver capitalized by unleashing a relentless 22-point scoring barrage, surging ahead late in the fourth quarter.
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The Giants mounted a desperate rally, reclaiming the lead with under a minute remaining. But their defense faltered at the critical juncture, unable to prevent the Broncos from marching into field-goal range. A final kick sealed New York’s heartbreaking defeat, as they surrendered a staggering 33 points in the fourth quarter alone — an ignominious collapse that has drawn comparisons to the team’s darkest moments.
This NFL Week 7 thriller underscores the fine line between triumph and turmoil, leaving Giants fans reeling and raising urgent questions about the team’s resilience heading into the season’s stretch run.
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This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants fans call for regime change after historic loss to Broncos