The roller-coaster season continued and, frankly, it hit the point of no return. The New York Giants parted ways with their defensive coordinator, Shane Bowen, after a collapse that felt far too familiar.
On Sunday, The New York Giants dropped a 34–27 overtime decision to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. The late game letdown marked the fourth loss this year where the defense failed to hold a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter. Add to that, this was the fifth road game where the team owned a double-digit lead and still came up empty.
Let’s be honest. It’s tough to watch. It’s even tougher to write about.
The defense surrendered 17 straight points to finish the game. In that stretch, the magic from a once-commanding lead disappeared. Interim head coach Mike Kafka was asked about his trust in Bowen right after the game. His answer? Business-as-usual presser talk.
“Yeah, I do. I have a lot of confidence in Shane and his entire staff.” – Mike Kafka
Every week, we hear coaches support their guys at the podium. But you could see the truth clear as day. The tape told a different story than the postgame quotes.
Bowen’s defense came into the season with hype. But, surprisingly, the back end collapses kept showing up. The effects trickled down. Blow a lead once, it’s a stumble. Twice? It’s a trend. But four times? That’s a breaking point for any franchise trying to find a new heartbeat.
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