Giants Clock Management Blunder Costs Them a Chance at a Touchdown, and Fans Were Livid
The Giants were looking to get into the end zone and pad their 6–0 lead just before halftime against the Bills on Sunday night, but a highly questionable play call resulted in the clock expiring with the ball on the one-yard line.
With no timeouts left, quarterback Tyrod Taylor bizarrely handed the ball to Saquon Barkley on first and goal with just 14 seconds left on the game clock on what appeared to be an option play.
Head coach Brian Daboll appeared both irate and confused on the sideline, which suggests the handoff to Barkley was not the play he was anticipating.
Buffalo’s defenders made sure to pile on Barkley in order to slow down New York’s attempt to get back to the line and spike the ball. By the time the Giants were back at the line of scrimmage, the clock had expired.
NFL fans were in utter disbelief over the catastrophic play call and execution from New York, and they had plenty to say on social media after one of the worst ends to a half of the ‘23 NFL season.
As the second half began, NBC's Melissa Stark shared with viewers that Daboll didn't want to talk about the play and couldn't focus enough for a quick halftime interview.
