The New York Giants suffered a crushing defeat to the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, losing 14-11 despite having several chances to score. The team’s special teams unit was particularly egregious, leaving 13 points on the field due to penalties. A punt return for a touchdown and a field goal attempt negated by penalty also fell short.
The game was marred by a fan protest before kickoff, with a chartered plane flying overhead bearing a banner reading “Mr. Mara, enough. Please fix this dumpster fire.” The ominous message seemed fitting given the team’s current state of disarray on the field and in the stands.
Coach Brian Daboll attributed quarterback Tommy DeVito’s single snap to a lack of execution, but it remains puzzling why the rookie took the field without apparent reason. Meanwhile, injured players continued to play through pain, with rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers taking 73 snaps despite pre-game reports suggesting a limited role due to injuries.
Defensive rookie safety Tyler Nubin was forced out of the game after suffering an injury, ending his streak of consecutive games played with 100% snap counts. The team’s injuries and poor decision-making on the field have raised concerns about their ability to compete in the coming weeks.
Source: https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2024/12/09/new-york-giants-brian-daboll-explains-tommy-devito-bizarre-single-snap