The New York Giants‘ Week 7 collapse against the Denver Broncos exposed the same problems that have plagued the franchise for years.
New York allowed 33 unanswered points in the final quarter, transforming a 26-8 lead into a stunning 33-32 defeat.
The loss highlighted recurring issues in special teams, coaching decisions, and defensive execution that continue to undermine any progress the team makes.
Analyst Peter Schrager addressed the Giants’ systemic failures during his appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, pointing to a pattern of self-inflicted wounds.
“There’s these little things that, like, we all love Dart and Skattebo, and we love the fact that this team responded when Malik Nabers went down and still found a way to win games. But, should they be 4-2 or 5-1, based on what I just rattled off? Like the Saints game, they had five turnovers in five straight possessions. Against the Cowboys, they were in that same deep prevent defense when they’re, I mean, just head-scratching stuff,” Schrager said.
"We all love Dart and Skattebo..
This Giants team just does some head scratching stuff" ~ @PSchrags #PMSLive https://t.co/Vn3eG4vOjc pic.twitter.com/f1vrsbwWOq
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 21, 2025
Kicking problems have persisted for three consecutive seasons, and the Giants remain unable to solve them.
Practice-squad kicker Jude McAtamney missed two extra points after veteran Graham Gano landed on injured reserve, turning what should have been routine plays into costly mistakes.
The special teams unit has become a liability that opposing teams can exploit in critical moments.
Moreover, the defensive collapse in the final quarter represents one of the worst meltdowns in franchise history.
Denver’s Bo Nix led an offense that scored 33 points in the fourth quarter alone, the most ever allowed after a three-quarter shutout.
Head coach Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Shane Bowen implemented a conservative three-man rush on Denver’s final drive, a decision that frustrated defensive leaders Brian Burns and Dexter Lawrence.
Both players reportedly favored a more aggressive approach that could have pressured Nix into mistakes.
With division games against Philadelphia and Dallas approaching, the Giants must address kicking reliability and defensive communication.
Leadership failures and repeated breakdowns have become the franchise’s defining characteristics this season.
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