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Giants’ Late PAT Miss Exposes Kicking Gamble in 33-32 Loss to Broncos

The staff’s choice to elevate Jude McAtamney over practice-squad veteran Younghoe Koo draws scrutiny following Graham Gano’s IR stint.

Overview

  • Jude McAtamney missed two extra points, including a late PAT after Jaxson Dart’s touchdown that preserved a two-point margin before Denver’s winning drive.
  • Bo Nix moved the Broncos into range for Wil Lutz’s 39-yard field goal as time expired, sealing a 33-32 comeback after New York had led 19-0.
  • McAtamney accepted blame, telling reporters, “It’s on me… I take full responsibility,” and said the operation was clean but he pushed the final kick right.
  • The Giants turned to McAtamney after Graham Gano’s pregame groin injury led to an IR move and the signing of Younghoe Koo to the practice squad.
  • Coaches had expressed confidence in McAtamney following solid early outings (2-for-2 on field goals, 7-of-8 PATs), but criticism has intensified for bypassing Koo as the team reassesses its kicking stability.