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Anyone else finding it hard to get over Washington game?

M.S. : 9/18/2021 6:07 am

After all the woulda, coulda, shouldas, what irks me most is the very end.

Washington down 2 points with just a few seconds left. They miss a 48-yard FG wide right. Clock says 0:00. Giants Win 29-27!

The Giants Win!

Nope.

Can't seem to shake the "Nope."
No  
Les in TO : 9/18/2021 6:12 am : link
It sucked but life goes on
That is why I went to bed after first half  
joe48 : 9/18/2021 6:31 am : link
After watching this team since 1956 I have seen this play out for too many years.
RE: That is why I went to bed after first half  
M.S. : 9/18/2021 6:42 am : link
In comment 15375128 joe48 said:
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After watching this team since 1956 I have seen this play out for too many years.

You've got me by a few years.

But the early 60s are quite vivid!

From 1961-1963 they won nearly 80% of the time, and then... and then 1964 and into the abyss.
No  
section125 : 9/18/2021 6:46 am : link
because they got cheated, apparently. I still have not seen a sideline view of the play. But if it is leaking out from a couple places, so far without dispute, then just another case of bad officiating.
A fans we went  
joeinpa : 9/18/2021 7:02 am : link
From the euphoria of a victory we could have revealed for the next 10 days, making all the game this weekend, the podcasts I listen too etc., more fun, to the agony of defeat in a matter of seconds, after the first kick was missed, so yes, it s a tough loss that is lingering.

Not only that, a victory, with Jones playing so well, was a chance for some very positive momentum going forward.

I still think there s a chance the Giants can contend for the NFC East, we ll see.
Not anymore  
BigBlue89 : 9/18/2021 7:04 am : link
10 years ago maybe.. but all the losing has made me numb. Plus I've been working on a huge project at work anyway that's more important than football.
Not really.  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 9/18/2021 7:13 am : link
Life is too short & I am used to the losing/apathetic. If we had lost like that in say 2010...I would have been in a foul mood for a couple of days.
RE: A fans we went  
joeinpa : 9/18/2021 7:26 am : link
In comment 15375134 joeinpa said:
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From the euphoria of a victory we could have revealed for the next 10 days, making all the game this weekend, the podcasts I listen too etc., more fun, to the agony of defeat in a matter of seconds, after the first kick was missed, so yes, it s a tough loss that is lingering.

Not only that, a victory, with Jones playing so well, was a chance for some very positive momentum going forward.

I still think there s a chance the Giants can contend for the NFC East, we ll see.


Should add, The lingering is. Disappointed, not something that impacts the way I conduct myself or live my life, don’t want to give the wrong impression here.

Giants football has always been about family and a diversion from the more serious aspects of life.

Like all sports, it s more fun when you win, but even with that disappointing loss, I m looking forward to the rest of the season
I am just numb to the different head scratching ways Giants lose games  
Rick in Dallas : 9/18/2021 7:27 am : link
Been a fan since 1959 and seen a lot of bad losses where we should have won games. This is our history.
I did have a hard time going to sleep Thursday night but I have already moved on to the Atlanta game next Sunday.
It is part of Giants fans DNA.
It’s not even the losing anymore  
Bleedblue10 : 9/18/2021 7:31 am : link
It’s the fact that it’s the same shit over and over again. Like what can go wrong always does. That any Giants fan that’s been paying any attention knew how that game was going to end when we gave them the ball back. That’s what eats me up for days
no point getting emotionally invested in  
fkap : 9/18/2021 7:36 am : link
a bad team.

Put them on the emotional back burner until they show there's a reason to expect a better outcome. Some might say that's a bit of fair weather friend. So be it. If they can suck as a team, I can suck as a fan.
It's difficult after we basically gave  
Simms11 : 9/18/2021 7:42 am : link
a game away. There were so many missed opportunities for a win and that's what sucks. We just can't seem to get over that hump. How's it going to feel next week if we lose at home to the Falcons? Another desperate team.
….  
ryanmkeane : 9/18/2021 7:43 am : link
I’m over the loss but I’m not over the play calling once we got the ball back. That was just gutless.
RE: No  
jeffusedtobeonwebtv : 9/18/2021 8:09 am : link
In comment 15375132 section125 said:
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because they got cheated, apparently. I still have not seen a sideline view of the play. But if it is leaking out from a couple places, so far without dispute, then just another case of bad officiating.


Even if that is true, they did everything they could on defense to lose that game. Wining because a makeable field goal is missed as the game ends is not a long term winning formula. And a team should not put themselves in a position where the officials can determine the final results especially when playing a not so good team with a backup quarterback.
I’m used to losing. I wasn’t even upset after WFT kickec  
cosmicj : 9/18/2021 8:38 am : link
The FG.

What I’m alarmed by is Judge’s performance the last couple of months. I thought he was a leader who could raise the franchise’s standards. Am wondering whether that is delusional.

I’m also suspicious that Giants fans are so beaten down we are grasping at straws and looking for a savior. And that Judge isn’t a savior but a promising but inexperienced young coach who looks to be in a sophomore slump.
It was a brutal loss..  
Sean : 9/18/2021 8:41 am : link
I look forward to the Giants every year and in the blink of an eye it’s another 0-2 season.
It used to when I was younger  
Beer Man : 9/18/2021 8:41 am : link
but now I see a loss like this as very disappointing, but I don't allow it to linger or to wreck my day. Its still just a kids games and there are far more important things in life to worry about.
RE: No  
ajr2456 : 9/18/2021 8:43 am : link
In comment 15375132 section125 said:
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because they got cheated, apparently. I still have not seen a sideline view of the play. But if it is leaking out from a couple places, so far without dispute, then just another case of bad officiating.


Should have never been in that position. Bad teams find bad luck. Also there’s zero reason to even try to jump that snap.
yes and no  
X : 9/18/2021 8:51 am : link
Losses like this killed me when I was younger and I would be upset for days. Now that I'm older, it's not as bad but it still bothers me. I don't lose sleep over it like I used to.

I wish it wasn't a Thursday night game because now we have to wait a much longer time than if it were a Sunday game.

I'm more bothered by all the mistakes in this game that could have been an easy victory for the Giants. But instead I keep thinking about the drop, the so so holding call, conservative play after the interception, and of course the offsides call on the field goal. I still think the Giants should've won this game and by a comfortable margin.
RE: It’s not even the losing anymore  
NJLCO : 9/18/2021 8:54 am : link
In comment 15375147 Bleedblue10 said:
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It’s the fact that it’s the same shit over and over again. Like what can go wrong always does. That any Giants fan that’s been paying any attention knew how that game was going to end when we gave them the ball back. That’s what eats me up for days


Totally agree. I believe in self fulfilling prophecy and this team finds a way to lose and can’t figure out how to win. I remember watching a Pittsburg game against Cleveland and my friend who was a Browns fan saying just watch they’re going to lose. I’m that person now.
Nope…  
trueblueinpw : 9/18/2021 8:58 am : link
Was out to dinner last night and my wife and kids were like, wow, you’re really not even upset about the Giants. I said, they’ve been pathetic for a decade now, so I’ve had a lot of practice.
No  
CV36 : 9/18/2021 9:10 am : link
After being a die hard fan over 45 years I am now a casual fan. I enjoy coming here and reading what happened more than watching the games. They are the worst franchise for 5 years now and very bad team much longer than that. Watching them for 16 weeks when there is greater than a 70% chance it will end with a huge emotional letdown is setting myself up. I will always be a fan but I’m not emotionally involved.
I’ve moved on  
5BowlsSoon : 9/18/2021 9:22 am : link
I convinced myself this is just a game and why should I let a game eat away at me?

I’ve had to use the same self talk when I play golf not to my liking. It seems to help….

One other thing I do….stay away from the media until at least 24 hours have gone by from the moment the pain began.
A little more than usual, yes  
mfsd : 9/18/2021 9:25 am : link
Because Daniel Jones finally carried the team and the offense played well enough to win
Get used to it.  
Dave in Hoboken : 9/18/2021 9:27 am : link
This team is just bad enough to lose in soul-crushing fashion.
cosmicj  
arniefez : 9/18/2021 9:37 am : link
Yes. Exactly. I agree with every word of your post. I was thinking this morning that Judge seems like a completely different coach on game day this year. Maybe no fans games were easier to run?

There is still a chance to have a good season but not if they lose to Atlanta.
The funny thing is  
M.S. : 9/18/2021 9:55 am : link

Or not so funny, is when Washington lined up for the 48 yard FG, I was pretty sure they were gonna make it.

And, then, when I saw the ball drifting wide right I felt surprised, relieved and then elated in rapid succession.

And then all that was wiped clean.

And so it goes!

Bring on Atlanta!
And as other have said on this thread  
M.S. : 9/18/2021 9:56 am : link

It's only a game!
Not really  
eli4life : 9/18/2021 10:08 am : link
I wasn’t expecting to be in it after the injury. Injuries like that to a buddy/teammates can really fuck up their heads the rest of the game like the 2nd quarter
I'm so used to watching them lose that I'm numb  
Hammer : 9/18/2021 10:48 am : link
To be honest, watching the game I expect them to fuck up.

When they don't, I'm pleasantly surprised.

When they do, I look at it as a normal, everyday, occurance.
You are probably upset that 33% of our wins last year  
BH28 : 9/18/2021 11:21 am : link
Came from beating them and realizing if we can't sweep WFT, where are all our wins this year coming from?
Yes  
1giantblue : 9/18/2021 1:52 pm : link
This game wasn't easy for me to just brush off either. The "nope" still lingers with me too.
Did any of you watch the Bischop Gorman gasme on ESPNU last night?  
gtt350 : 9/18/2021 2:31 pm : link
wiinning 24 to 7 with a minute to play they lose 25-24.
46 yard field goal, onside kick recovered=TD, on side kick again recovered=TD,
two point conversion Hamilton AZ wins, the end

try topping that
Nope  
Joey in VA : 9/18/2021 2:43 pm : link
I had no faith in this team after the irresponsible FA signings of injury prone players and the drafting of a moronic undersized, unskilled WR. We do nothing for the Ol again and we stupidly move our best OL and he's now done for the year. The hits keep on coming and it's not going to end this entire regime is gone. Mara will wait too long, listen to the same old people and hire another buffoon to be GM and another do nothing head coach.

I had hope that Judge could deliver, but the man can't coach to save his life. He's outmatched in every way.
More importantly, I don't think the Giants recover  
Matt M. : 9/18/2021 4:08 pm : link
This was a game they should have won. Their schedule doesn't allow them to lose games like this. Sadly, I think we are now looking at another 5 win team, give or take a game. If that is true, then the entire staff and GM need to go.
RE: More importantly, I don't think the Giants recover  
Hammer : 9/18/2021 4:27 pm : link
In comment 15375612 Matt M. said:
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This was a game they should have won. Their schedule doesn't allow them to lose games like this. Sadly, I think we are now looking at another 5 win team, give or take a game. If that is true, then the entire staff and GM need to go.


I'm fairly certain that this is Gettlemen's last year.
I’m having a hard time  
cjac : 9/18/2021 4:31 pm : link
Getting over the last 9 years
Yes M.S.  
Drewcon40 : 9/18/2021 4:40 pm : link
But as some have alluded to, the gutless play call after the Bradbury interception. I pray this is a learning experience - I read “Big Blue Wrecking Crew” recently and miss the late 80s feeling - I was hoping Joe Judge was a modern day version of stability. The optics of Golladay on the sideline, the Toney tweet, the way Judge coached the final minutes have me upset. However, my logical side thinks this is an opportunity to learn and face adversity as the Judge honeymoon seems to be ending.

I’m also likely repeating that Patrick Graham should be held accountable. The defense played like garbage.
No. I care less and less about these losers every year.  
Dave in Hoboken : 9/18/2021 4:49 pm : link
Maybe we can give DG another 4 years, though. He's almost there!
I can't shake it. I'm furious at  
PatersonPlank : 9/18/2021 5:29 pm : link
1) the refs for calling Dex offsides
2) the refs for that phantom holding call on Board
3) the defense for continually just playing off receivers
Nope  
moespree : 9/18/2021 5:31 pm : link
Giants zapped all my interest in the sport completely over the last 5 years. Couldn't care less if I tried that they lost. I want to thank them for being such an inept bunch of losers over the last few seasons that they've completely made me disinterested in a sport I once couldn't get enough of.
What’s the rule? Did the Giants get jobbed?  
STLGiant : 9/18/2021 7:41 pm : link
Yeah. I know one play or more doesn’t lose a game, but what’s the rule and why wasn’t this automatically reviewed as a scoring play??

https://twitter.com/alexwilsonesm/status/1438915840930455552?s=21
RE: I can't shake it. I'm furious at  
5BowlsSoon : 9/18/2021 8:30 pm : link
In comment 15375674 PatersonPlank said:
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1) the refs for calling Dex offsides
2) the refs for that phantom holding call on Board
3) the defense for continually just playing off receivers


But He was offsides…..
If the Giants finish 15-2, they'll probably make the playoffs  
GeofromNJ : 9/19/2021 10:30 am : link
I'm not all that distraught.
Not at all  
Jerry in_DC : 9/19/2021 12:08 pm : link
But I do have a level of curiosity, even maybe a little admiration for fans who can get themselves worked up about a team like this.

I mean, they're so dumb, they're so bad, they're not building anything significant. None of the players or coaches have done anything on the field that would create a connection with the fans. But some people - adults even - are still emotionally engaged. Its remarkable really.

As that announcer said in Seinfeld, you've gotta love sports.
Washington is not good and we went down to the wire with them  
widmerseyebrow : 9/19/2021 12:27 pm : link
For me it takes the stakes down for how I view the team by quite a bit. I'd be far more upset if we had a contending team and this was a game of consequence. Same reason I didn't get worked up about almost getting into the playoffs last year in a historically bad division.
RE: Washington is not good and we went down to the wire with them  
Matt M. : 9/19/2021 12:33 pm : link
In comment 15376098 widmerseyebrow said:
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For me it takes the stakes down for how I view the team by quite a bit. I'd be far more upset if we had a contending team and this was a game of consequence. Same reason I didn't get worked up about almost getting into the playoffs last year in a historically bad division.
Agreed. I think some people got clouded by just missing the playoffs and expected a playoff team this year. Making the playoffs at 6 wins is not an accomplishment other than it being so highly improbably.

I admit, I thought they would continue to move forward and win 8-9 games this year. That may or may not be enough for the division this year, but it is almost certainly not getting a WC. But, with the opening 2 losses, even 7 wins seems like a huge longshot based both on their schedule and how this team has looked.
no  
bc4life : 9/19/2021 12:34 pm : link
loss didn't burn down my house or affect the health of any of my loved ones
Playing Not to Lose  
Regular Coffee : 9/19/2021 1:47 pm : link
How many times have we've seen that over the years? If that style of coaching continues, I'll lose interest real fast.
It is actually really easy to get over it...  
EricJ : 9/19/2021 1:53 pm : link
I was over it just a few seconds after Washington kicked the winning FG. This is what our team is. This has been the same team losing the same way for a decade now. I stopped letting it ruin my day or my life years ago.

I know this also may sound crazy but when you also have fantasy football, you can get some satisfaction out of some weekly victories there. No, it is not the Giants but it does not leave you completely empty after a football weekend.
The offsides was a killer  
upnyg : 9/19/2021 3:45 pm : link
If they made it and no offsides, that happens...but to miss it and get a re-kick...yea that stinks.

I think if they lose to Atlanta, many of the fans pick up new hobbies during the fall.

Lets hope for a win!
That loss was a tough one  
dpinzow : 9/19/2021 4:28 pm : link
I didn't turn the 1 PM games on until 2:30 today
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