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In the aftermath of this game, it’s clear the Giants’ failure was not due to one mistake but a series of small oversights compounded under pressure. From the decision to throw on third down, the missed opportunity to run out the clock, to defensive lapses in fatigue and effort, the meltdown was a total team breakdown.
Drew Phillips' critical mistake in giving up an uncontested catch exemplifies how mental errors can be the difference in close games. The entire episode leaves a lasting lesson: in the NFL, the margin between victory and defeat is razor-thin, and execution in critical moments is everything.