In a game devoid of offensive punch, the Giants delivered just enough body blows to secure a 10-7 victory at MetLife Stadium, giving the Giants their first two-game winning streak of the season.
The Giants and Patriots spent a cloudy and damp Sunday doing what comes naturally for them this season. They spent long stretches staying out of the end zone, and the scoreboard operator did not have to worry much about updating the scoring.
The main difference: The Giants had Tommy DeVito and the best thing he did was not turn the ball over. The Patriots used two quarterbacks and they combined for three interceptions.
Advantage: Giants. In a game devoid of offensive punch, the Giants delivered just enough body blows to secure a 10-7 victory at MetLife Stadium, giving the Giants their first two-game winning streak of the season.
Patriots rookie Chad Ryland missed a 35-yard field goal attempt wide left with three seconds to go to prevent this classic going into overtime to seal the deal for the Giants.
The Giants are 4-8. The Patriots are 2-9.
DeVito finished 17 of 25 for 191 yards and one touchdown. He was sacked six times, but he didn’t lose a fumble.
It was a 7-0 Giants lead at halftime and 7-7 after one series in the third quarter. The Giants sent Mac Jones to the bench by intercepting him twice in the first half.
