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Adding insult to injury, the Giants missed two critical extra points earlier in the game, which proved costly in the final analysis. The missed extra points meant that a single field goal or extra point could have sent the game into overtime, but those opportunities slipped away.
The Final Play: A Flawed Defensive Strategy
The game's final moments encapsulated the Giants' defensive struggles. Denver executed a perfect shot up the seam from the slot, catching the Giants' secondary off guard. This allowed Marvin Mims to make an unimpeded catch from quarterback Bo Knicks, setting up the game-winning field goal.