Yesterday was the epitome of being a Giants fan this past decade

[MightyGiants]

Things were looking good for most of the game

Things started to look bad

The Giants rally to give us hope

They only raised us up with that hope to rip it (and our hearts) away at the last possible second

 

[True Blue]

I'd argue the refs did the ripping at the end

[B1GBLUE]

I'd argue the refs did the ripping at the end

true but it shouldnt have to come down to that. tyrod doesnt botch that play at the end of the first half, we kick a FG and win. end of story.

[Ed Vette]

I'd argue the refs did the ripping at the end

Even the commentators and the rules guy said it was PI or holding. No doubt Waller would have caught that ball for a TD.

[MightyGiants]

I'd argue the refs did the ripping at the end

While the shirt pull is called PI, it didn't appear that the tug really impacted Waller's movements. 

In my mind, that was a low percentage throw.  I'm not sure if that was by plan by Daboll or choice by Taylor (I suspect it was Daboll's intention, but it's not the play call I would have gone with.

You have a mobile QB and 1 yard to go.  Bootleg!   As Taylor roles out, you put the defenders in great conflict.  Do they go for Taylor to prevent him from running into the end zone, which leaves the receivers open or do they cover the receivers and leave Taylor to run the one yard into the end zone?

[True Blue]

While the shirt pull is called PI, it didn't appear that the tug really impacted Waller's movements. 

In my mind, that was a low percentage throw.  I'm not sure if that was by plan by Daboll or choice by Taylor (I suspect it was Daboll's intention, but it's not the play call I would have gone with.

You have a mobile QB and 1 yard to go.  Bootleg!   As Taylor roles out, you put the defenders in great conflict.  Do they go for Taylor to prevent him from running into the end zone, which leaves the receivers open or do they cover the receivers and leave Taylor to run the one yard into the end zone?

Even if it didn't impact it, the refs make that call and they get another chance at the TD. At the end of the day it was still PI.

Would they have gotten it? Would it have been a TD without the PI? Who knows but at minimum they should have been given another play.

[MightyGiants]

Even if it didn't impact it, the refs make that call and they get another chance at the TD. At the end of the day it was still PI.

Would they have gotten it? Would it have been a TD without the PI? Who knows but at minimum they should have been given another play.

Two PIs in a row to create two after the clock ends plays is a tall order.  I can't ever recall that happening in all my years watching football

[Ed Vette]

Don't forget this gem. The BS ineligible man downfield call on Neal that negated a huge catch by Hyatt.

https://gmenhq.com/posts/refs-screw-giants-big-jalin-hyatt-gain-bogus-evan-neal-penalty-01hcv1q8da96?a_aid=40734&fbclid=IwAR3oDaiiXw6ESShKOyJOk4buTOuiE_rvfeDjBMNvKF5ET5x4QCZccdmkt_U_aem_Aehp2EIzt_2NYwe1JoabJGw42wjoiF5FQbuT-vtaTe6KBe6cvQxe_RkXZus4MfhMs-k&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

[T200]

true but it shouldnt have to come down to that. tyrod doesnt botch that play at the end of the first half, we kick a FG and win. end of story.

Games aren't won in the first half. Granted, no reason for Tyrod to audible. None. He has no out.

However, despite that, they still had an opportunity to win. The refs swallowed their whistle.

[Giant Jim]

true but it shouldnt have to come down to that. tyrod doesnt botch that play at the end of the first half, we kick a FG and win. end of story.

Who's to say everything would've gone down the same? Buffalo's play calling could've been different if they were down 9-0 to start the 2nd half and possibly the 4th quarter.

[T200]

While the shirt pull is called PI, it didn't appear that the tug really impacted Waller's movements. 

The replays clearly showed that Waller could not fully extend his left arm. Terry Macaulay said it could have been either defensive holding or DPI. The refs could have called either and called neither.

[Messiah717]

Hindsight and all but on the last play of the game fake it to Barkley and roll out.

[T200]

Hindsight and all but on the last play of the game fake it to Barkley and roll out.

Kafka sucks.

[Messiah717]

Kafka sucks.

Never aggressive unfortunately. 

[MightyGiants]

The replays clearly showed that Waller could not fully extend his left arm. Terry Macaulay said it could have been either defensive holding or DPI. The refs could have called either and called neither.

That may be true but since Waller's right hand failed to stop the forward motion of the ball, it's sort of irrelevant

https://x.com/NFL_Memes/status/1713776644136050936?s=20