Giants-Eagles Rivalry and the Infamous NFL Punt
DeSean Jackson and Matt Dodge recall a 15-year-old punt and a walk-off return that will forever be etched in NFL history.
On December 19, 2010, the Eagles achieved a miraculous comeback at the Meadowlands, with DeSean Jackson returning a punt to cap off the win as time expired.
Last weekend, the New York Giants allowed 33 fourth-quarter points against the Denver Broncos, losing a game they seemed certain to win.
In 1,602 previous instances, NFL teams leading by 18 or more points with six minutes left had always emerged victorious.
- The Giants, with a 26-8 lead late in the game, defied these odds.
- Giants fans were stunned, yet unsurprised, by the loss.
"This ranks up there with the '02 [playoff] loss to San Francisco," said Bob Papa, the Giants' longtime radio announcer. "And of course, with 2010."
Author's summary: Giants-Eagles rivalry marked by infamous NFL punt.