NY Giants mistakes again prove monumental in 20-17 loss to Chiefs: Takeaways

Nov 1, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Derrick Gore (40) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Noah Gray (83) and wide receiver Byron Pringle (13) during the first half against the New York Giants at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

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New York Giants wide receiver John Ross (Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports) /

Jason Garrett throws open playbook, which he should have done weeks ago

The NY Giants’ third possession of the game was one of the best offensive series’ of New York’s season, and was certainly the most innovative play-calling from offensive coordinator Jason Garrett.

With the NY Giants trailing 7-0, with a touchdown scored by the Chiefs off a Daniel Jones interception, Garrett threw open the playbook … with great success.

On the series that began with 3:16 remaining in the first quarter, Garrett called a deep pass to John Ross, that was completed for a 50-yard gain, a trick play that had Kadarius Toney rifle the ball downfield to Sterling Shepard for a 19-yard gain, off an end-around, and finally called for Jones to hit Kyle Rudolph for a one-yard touchdown off a play-action fake on 4th down and goal.

Mixing in aggressiveness, and some trickery, put the Chiefs’ defense on its heels and gave some of the NY Giants’ most dangerous playmakers an opportunity to make an impact, which they did.

As the season shifts into the second half, the NY Giants would be well-served if this is Garrett’s formula the rest of the way.

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