The New York Giants continued their unlikely late-season surge on Monday night, as they secured a 24-22 win over the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium. Undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito led a 57-yard drive for the game-winning field goal after the Packers went ahead in the final minutes. With this win, the Giants now sit just a game back of the Packers and four other teams for the NFC’s final wild-card spot.
The Giants’ victory over the Packers places them in the NFC playoff race, just one game behind the top five teams. Their third straight win was driven by DeVito’s impressive performance as quarterback, as well as a dominant defense that has forced an incredible 12 turnovers in the past three games.
DeVito’s magical run included leading the Giants 57 yards on seven plays for the game-winning field goal. The undrafted rookie finished the game with 17-of-21 passing for 158 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions, along with 71 rushing yards.
The Packers, on the other hand, suffered a loss that dropped their playoff chances to 47%, according to ESPN Analytics. The team is currently part of a group of six teams at 6-7 and still has a favorable schedule to end the season, with only one team currently with a winning record left among their final four opponents.
Monday’s game saw a series of ups and downs for both teams, with turnovers and an unreal ending that ultimately secured the Giants’ victory. The Packers are set to face the Buccaneers next, while the Giants will take on the Saints in a game that now holds immense significance in the battle for the final NFC playoff spot.
Both teams will need to address specific areas of improvement moving forward, with the Giants aiming to lessen mistakes, particularly in special teams play, while the Packers are still in search of a breakthrough with a 100-yard rusher or receiver in their games this season.
As the playoff race intensifies, the upcoming matchups for both teams will undeniably play a crucial role in determining their postseason fate.