BRONCOS STUN GIANTS 33–32 AFTER WILD FINISH IN DENVER
JerseyTalks StaffBroncos Edge Giants 33–32 After Late-Game Chaos in Denver
The New York Giants were seconds away from pulling off another comeback victory — until the Denver Broncos stole it back in dramatic fashion.
In a rollercoaster finish, the Giants fell 33–32 after a flurry of controversial penalties, a missed extra point, and a last-second field goal that broke Big Blue’s hearts.
A Wild Final Drive for the Giants
What looked like a sure loss turned into a potential miracle when the Giants mounted a desperate final drive in the closing minutes. Down 30–26, quarterback Jaxson Dart converted a miraculous fourth-and-19 from his own 26-yard line with a 19-yard pass to Wan’Dale Robinson, aided by a roughing the passer call on John Franklin-Myers that pushed the ball all the way to Denver’s 40.
Two incompletions later, Dart threw deep toward Beaux Collins, and a pass interference on Riley Moss moved the Giants to the 1-yard line. Things escalated when Denver head coach Sean Payton was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct after storming the field in protest, tacking on another yard.
From there, the Giants punched it in for the go-ahead touchdown with just 30 seconds left — but kicker Jude McAtamney missed the extra point, leaving New York up only 32–30.
Broncos Respond in Seconds
That narrow lead didn’t last. Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix needed just five plays to drive Denver into field goal range, hitting passes of 29 and 22 yards to set up Wil Lutz’s 39-yard game-winning field goal.
The kick sailed through with mere seconds on the clock, sealing Denver’s comeback win and leaving the Giants stunned.
A Collapse After a Commanding Lead
The Giants had led 26–8 early in the fourth quarter, but the game unraveled quickly. A late interception by Dart gave the Broncos a short field, which they converted into a touchdown to close the gap.
Despite a scrappy effort to retake the lead, New York couldn’t overcome its mistakes — or Denver’s resilience.
“Obviously, kind of a crazy back-and-forth game,” Payton said afterward. “We struggled for at least two-thirds of the game offensively. They hit some big plays on us defensively. I was proud we fought to get back in it. It’s like we had to find a way to clean up our mess.”
Looking Ahead
The loss prevents the Giants from earning their first two-game winning streak of the season. Sitting near the bottom of the NFC standings, they’ll aim to rebound against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8 — a divisional matchup that could define the rest of their year.