16/07/2025
What is the most heartbreaking moment youβve witnessed as a Giants fan? π’π
I asked ChatGPT to list the five most heartbreaking moments in Giants history, and this is what it sent me:
1. The Miracle at the Meadowlands II (2010)
Opponent: Philadelphia Eagles
Date: December 19, 2010
Why it hurts:
The Giants led 31-10 with under 8 minutes left, but the Eagles scored 28 unanswered pointsβincluding DeSean Jacksonβs walk-off 65-yard punt return touchdown as time expired. A complete collapse that cost the Giants a playoff berth and lives on in infamy.
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2. Wide Right β 2002 NFC Wild Card Collapse vs. 49ers
Opponent: San Francisco 49ers
Date: January 5, 2003
Why it hurts:
The Giants blew a 24-point lead and lost 39-38 after a botched snap on what could have been a game-winning field goal. It was one of the worst playoff meltdowns in NFL history and featured officiating errors that added to the heartbreak.
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3. Plaxico Burress Shooting Himself (2008)
Date: November 28, 2008
Why it hurts:
Just months after winning Super Bowl XLII, the Giants were 11-1 and Super Bowl favorites again. Then Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in a nightclub, was suspended, and the team fell apartβending hopes of a potential repeat.
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4. Super Bowl ###V Loss to the Ravens (2001)
Opponent: Baltimore Ravens
Date: January 28, 2001
Why it hurts:
The Giants made a surprise Super Bowl run but were completely overmatched by the Ravensβ dominant defense, losing 34-7. It was a humbling moment on the biggest stage and highlighted how far the team was from elite.
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5. The Final Game at the Old Giants Stadium (2009)
Opponent: Carolina Panthers
Date: December 27, 2009
Why it hurts:
In what was supposed to be a celebration and farewell to Giants Stadium, the team was humiliated 41-9 by a mediocre Panthers team. Fans were devastated by the blowout, which also eliminated the Giants from playoff contention.
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