Brian Daboll showed off some big balls during his New York Giants head coaching debut.
Daboll’s Giants beat the Tennessee Titans 21-20 after Titans kicker Randy Bullock missed a 47-yard field goal attempt wide left with seconds remaining. But what preceded the Titans’ possession is where Daboll made his mark.
The Giants were once down 13-0 and trailed nearly the entire game. But in the fourth quarter, they drove 73 yards on 12 plays and scored a touchdown with 1:06 left. That made it 20-19.
Rather than attempt an extra point, Daboll decided to go for 2 and the lead. The playcall was creative, but the Titans had two players in the backfield who looked sure to make a stop. Saquon Barkley squirted past them and dove into the end zone for the 2-point conversion.
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Giants players were fired up on the sidelines after the big conversion. They also seemed to really love how much their coach trusted them.
The defense needed to get a stop after that, which they marginally did. They were lucky Bullock missed the field goal so they could come away with a win.
What a way for Daboll to begin his tenure with the Giants. He knew his team was trailing all day, and on the road against a tough team. Daboll took a gamble, and it paid off.
Barkley was a monster in the game and looks like a potential fantasy football steal. He had 164 rushing yards and a touchdown on 18 carries, plus 30 receiving yards and the 2-point conversion. He’s ready for a big season.
