{"id":16060,"date":"2025-10-19T21:02:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T03:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/giant-meltdown-new-york-on-wrong-end-of-denvers-historic-comeback-after-3-shutout-quarters\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T19:35:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T19:35:54","slug":"giant-meltdown-new-york-on-wrong-end-of-denvers-historic-comeback-after-3-shutout-quarters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/giant-meltdown-new-york-on-wrong-end-of-denvers-historic-comeback-after-3-shutout-quarters\/","title":{"rendered":"Giant meltdown: New York on wrong end of Denver\u2019s historic comeback after 3 shutout quarters"},"content":{"rendered":"

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New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger, left, and quarterback Jaxson Dart walk off the field after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)<\/span>(AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DENVER (AP) \u2014 Jaxson Dart took a knee near midfield and placed his left hand over his mouth as he watched the Denver Broncos complete an epic comeback.<\/p>\n

With that, the rookie quarterback witnessed what appeared to be a surefire \u2014 and impressive \u2014 win transform into a haunting loss. The Broncos stormed back from a 19-0 deficit heading into the fourth quarter to stun the New York Giants 33-32<\/a> on a 39-yard field goal from Wil Lutz with no time remaining Sunday.<\/p>\n

There was no masking Dart’s emotions after game.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt sucks,\u201d Dart said. \u201cI hate losing. It\u2019s just a bad feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n

Especially this way.<\/p>\n

It was all but in the win column for the Giants (2-5). They were up 26-8 with under 6 minutes remaining. Then, it all fell apart as the Broncos (5-2) completed a comeback for the ages.<\/p>\n

Before Sunday’s meltdown, NFL teams had won 1,602 consecutive games when leading by 18 points in the final 6 minutes of a game, according to the CBS broadcast.<\/p>\n

\u201cI never felt like we\u2019re going to lose the game,\u201d Dart said.<\/p>\n

So close to ending their road woes, too. Instead, they dropped their ninth straight away from the Meadowlands. The Giants haven’t won on the road since Oct. 6, 2024, in Seattle.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s tough to even think because my mind is just on us not finishing the game,” tight end Daniel Bellinger said. “That\u2019s just where my mind is at right now. We’ve just got to find ways to win.\u201d<\/p>\n

The momentum swung when, up 26-16, Dart got his feet stuck in the turf and threw an errant pass that was intercepted by Justin Strnad, who returned it to the New York 19. A short pass from Bo Nix to RJ Harvey later and all of a sudden it was 26-23 with 3:51 remaining.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t do that,” Dart said of his miscue. “We were in full control of the game. In our situation, you can\u2019t do that.\u201d<\/p>\n

The drama was only heating up. So was the crowd noise, which went from boos to roars.<\/p>\n

The Broncos took a 30-26 lead on an 18-yard TD run by Nix with 1:51 left.<\/p>\n

But Dart and the Giants responded with a scoring drive punctuated by the QB’s 1-yard plunge with 37 seconds left. The drive was aided by three defensive penalties, including one on Broncos coach Sean Payton for running on the field near the goal line after a pass interference call on Riley Moss.<\/p>\n

Kicker Jude McAtamney missed the extra point \u2014 his second miss of the game \u2014 to make it 32-30 and set the stage for the Broncos’ comeback. Nix completed two long passes to set up Lutz for the winner.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, tough loss,\u201d Giants coach Brian Daboll said. “Put their heart and soul into it. Not a lot of talking that needs to be done when you lose a game like that. Everybody gave everything they had.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s tough to lose any game. But certainly, this was a tough one.\u201d<\/p>\n

After pitching a shutout, the Giants defense fell apart in the fourth quarter. They allowed 227 of Denver’s 407 yards in the fourth quarter and all 33 points. It’s the most points the Broncos have ever scored in a quarter.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey made some plays,\u201d Daboll said. \u201cGive them credit.”<\/p>\n

McAtamney owned up to missing a pair of extra points. The Giants also failed on a 2-point attempt.<\/p>\n

\u201cI missed vital points at vital times today,\u201d McAtamney said. \u201cI\u2019m not going to shy away from that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dart shouldered the blame, too, for his late interception.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just a loss that shouldn\u2019t have happened by us,\u201d Dart said.<\/p>\n

The plan was now simple: Turn the page as quick as possible. The Giants play at Philadelphia next Sunday. They beat the Eagles at home Oct. 9.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can\u2019t let one loss lead to another,\u201d said Dart, who threw for 283 yards and three touchdowns. “You have to fix the things that you messed up on and we\u2019ve got to finish games. We have to be able to finish the game.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have good leaders on this team. We have good players. We have to find ways to finish the game and bounce back.\u201d<\/p>\n

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AP NFL: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/nfl<\/a><\/p>\n

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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart responds to questions after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)<\/span>(AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) celebrates after tight end Theo Johnson scored against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)<\/span>(AP Photo\/Jack Dempsey)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Jaxson Dart, left, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)<\/span>(AP Photo\/David Zalubowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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