Defense was playing well, wanted them to drive it the length

The New York Giants appeared to be on the verge of victory despite facing difficulties in their game against the New York Jets on Sunday. However, in the final moments, the victory slipped away from their grasp.

In the closing 28 seconds of the game, Graham Gano attempted a 35-yard field goal that unfortunately missed its target. Seizing this opportunity, the Jets staged a comeback with a game-tying field goal, ultimately winning the contest in overtime. The decision to kick the field goal on fourth-and-one instead of going for a first down, which could have sealed the game for the Giants, drew widespread criticism.

Critics directed questions about this particular call to Giants head coach Brian Daboll after the game. Daboll defended the decision by explaining that the appeal of forcing the Jets to drive a considerable distance for a touchdown was based on their lackluster offensive performance throughout the game.

Referring to the decision, Daboll stated, “In hindsight, I understand the question. It’s a completely legitimate question, but we made the choice to attempt a field goal with Graham. Our defense had been successful in preventing the Jets from converting on all 12 of their third-down attempts. They had been performing well. That’s the decision we made, though it didn’t yield the desired outcome.”

Gano’s misfortune extended beyond the missed field goal, as he failed to convert on two other attempts, significantly impacting the outcome of the 13-10 overtime loss. Despite leading for the majority of the game, the Giants were unable to secure the victory in the final moments of the fourth quarter.