GIANTS FALL TO COMMANDERS IN WEEK 10

In a game that seemed all but won for the New York Football Giants, the Washington Commanders were able to steal the victory with a late game interception on QB J.J. McCarthy Thursday night at Metlife Stadium.  On paper, and in the stat sheets, one would think that the G-men would have put another check in the win column Thursday night, especially after two significant interceptions in the fourth quarter. 

 

Coach John Harbaugh told the media, “It’s a missed opportunity, but like I told the guys, it would’ve been great to win the game, but it doesn’t change our goals or opportunities going forward. So it’s a tough loss. It’s the National Football League, you’re gonna lose some games.” Harbaugh also acknowledged that the team has a tough matchup ahead in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars who are currently leading the AFC South. 

 

“Yeh this was a huge one obviously. We had to find a way to get this done, but we didn’t. So now it’s what’s next? How can we prepare for Jacksonville?” QB J.J. McCarthy told the media. He went on to say that the team will  take advantage of the time off, recover, heal their bodies, and, “get a jump start on the mental side… and just find a way to get the next win.” McCarthy’s comments echo Coach Harbaugh’s mantra of “FIND A WAY”, which has been the key to the Giants successes so far this season.

 

McCarthy threw for a career high of 293 passing yards, 1 Touchdown to Isaiah Likely, and one critical interception. Running Back Cam Skattebo looked great running for 78 yards on 18 carries, 44 receiving yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns. Wide Receiver Malik Nabers went for 44 receiving yards as well on 5 catches, and had one critical fumble. 

 

The mistakes obviously were a main factor in the team’s loss, in what was a very close game throughout Thursday Night Football. The Giants remain atop the NFC East at 5-3-1 with Dallas lurking, and a very tough schedule ahead for Big Blue, who need to find a way.