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Giants Blow Late Lead in Kafka’s Debut as Winston’s Pick Seals 27-20 Loss to Packers

The outcome sharpened scrutiny of New York’s late-game execution, with Jaxson Dart’s concussion protocol status leaving the quarterback plan unsettled.

Overview

  • The defeat, New York’s fifth straight, guaranteed a third consecutive losing season and dropped the Giants to 2-9.
  • Jordan Love found Christian Watson for a go-ahead 17-yard touchdown with 4:02 remaining, then converted the two-point try to put Green Bay ahead.
  • Making his first Giants start, Jameis Winston went 19-of-29 for 201 yards and a rushing TD but turned it over on his final two snaps, including an end-zone interception by Evan Williams with 36 seconds left; Jalin Hyatt took responsibility for the route.
  • Interim coach Mike Kafka showed aggression in his debut, going for it on fourth down four times in the second half and converting three.
  • The ground game produced 142 rushing yards and three touchdowns as Tyrone Tracy Jr. ran for 88 yards and Devin Singletary scored twice; Brian Burns logged two sacks to reach a career-high 13, and recent signee Isaiah Hodgins led with five catches for 57 yards.