Jersey Guy Sports

Don Signorino

381 - Giants comeback falls short in embarrassing 34-27 loss to the Saints

OCT 18, 202627 MIN

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This was almost  an incredible comeback, but in the end this was a disaster of a game. The Giants gave up 34 straight points somehow the Giants still found a way to make it feel close at the end. I unpack the 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints, a matchup that turned into a mess of turnovers, busted momentum, and LONG stretches of football that are tough to watch as a Giants fan. The biggest question coming out of Sunday is the quarterback controversy. Jameis Winston struggled terribly with accuracy, decision-making, and pressure, and the offense looked stuck in mud for most of the day. Then JJ McCarthy took over and everything changed: faster tempo, more downfield shots, real mobility, and a late surge that put the Saints on their heels. I dig into what McCarthy’s 243-yard burst says about the offense, and why this one quarter puts the coaching staff under a microscope heading into next week. I also hit the stuff that can’t keep happening if the Giants want to survive a brutal upcoming schedule: four total turnovers, a special teams mistake that hands away points, back-breaking penalties, and a run defense that gives up chunk play after chunk play. Still, there are bright spots worth holding onto, especially Malik Nabers looking unguardable and Isaiah Likely continuing to deliver in big moments. If you care about where this season is headed, you’ll want this full breakdown. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review with your take: who should start at quarterback next week? Send fan mail Jersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms.  Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts  Listen on YouTube Listen on PocketCasts Listen on iHeart Radio Listen on Amazon Music Listen on TuneIn and Alexa Listen on other podcasting platforms here Socials  Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...