Late Interception Secures Victory
Late End-Zone Interception Secures Giants' 12-7 Victory Over the Titans
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The New York Giants beat the Tennessee Titans 12-7 in rainy, windy conditions, improving to 2-1 while dropping Tennessee to 0-3. Titans quarterback Cam Ward led a late drive to the Giants’ 7-yard line, but Jevon Holland intercepted his end-zone pass with 17 seconds left. Ward said the throw was not reckless and thought a higher pass might have worked; coach Robert Saleh said Ward should have run for yards and more chances, and suggested he may not have seen Holland. Tennessee’s offense struggled early and scored only once, while the Giants relied on their ground game and timely plays from backup quarterback Jameis Winston. Giants defensive star Brian Burns left with a knee injury and requires further testing.
Key Points
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Ward’s interception was his first of the season, ending a franchise-record streak of 208 consecutive passes without an interception. On the drive immediately before the pick, he completed all eight of his passes for 54 yards and a touchdown.
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Tennessee managed just 22 net yards on its first five possessions, but rebounded for 208 second-half yards. Each of its three second-half drives lasted at least 12 plays and reached inside the Giants’ 10-yard line, yet only one ended in points.
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The Giants were without quarterback Jaxson Dart, who had undergone left-knee surgery and was expected to miss at least the rest of the regular season; Sunday was Winston’s first game replacing him.
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New York gained 138 yards rushing and committed no turnovers, leaning on the ground game in the wet, windy conditions.
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A 30-yard reception by Giants running back Cam Skattebo on third-and-seven helped set up Dominic Zvada’s 39-yard field goal early in the game.
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