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4 key moments that powered the NY Giants over the Titans

By Zach Wolpin

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) celebrates after New York beat Tennessee 21-20 during the season opener at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Nfl New York Giants At Tennessee Titans
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) celebrates after New York beat Tennessee 21-20 during the season opener at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.Nfl New York Giants At Tennessee Titans /
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Sep 11, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs for a first down during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs for a first down during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

2. A two-point conversion to take the lead 

A little over a minute left in regulation… Kick an extra point and tie the game or go for two and potentially steal a road win in Week 1? Head coach Brian Daboll already had his mind made up; he wasn’t playing it safe. If you’re a fan of the NFL, you’ve seen Patrick Mahmoes and the Chiefs execute a shovel pass close to the goal line.

Daboll knows a thing or two about playing against the Chiefs and don’t forget Giants OC Mike Kafka spent 2017-21 with Kansas City. Jones would shovel a pass to Saquon who would finish the play off by trucking a Titans defender into the end zone, giving the Giants a 21-20 lead.

Giants fans have to be thrilled with the execution on the game-winning drive. The offense had looked so stale at points in the last 3-4 seasons and that two-point conversion alone was enough to see that this is not your typical NY Giants offense.

Daboll is using the offense to its strengths. Saquon is healthy and clearly was ready to carry the offense in the second half. They were able to mix in some deep shots for Jones as well.

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