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Giants coach Brian Daboll's situational decisions came under scrutiny, with discussions surrounding whether optimal game management could have prevented Denver’s miraculous rally. The mounting injuries on defense, which hampered the Giants’ ability to stop Denver’s offense, compounded these issues, revealing a team at times worn down and ill-prepared for such a frantic comeback.
The Collapse: How Denver Did It
Leading 19-0 at the end of the third quarter, the Giants appeared destined for victory. However, the Broncos' explosive 33-point final quarter turned the game on its head. An early critical hold on Denver’s kickoff return backed them up, setting up a long drive that marked the beginning of their resurgence.