The New York Giants have caused the first big upset in the NFL playoffs
Head Coach Brian Daboll’s team beat the Minnesota Vikings at their stadium 31-24. The “G-Men” move into the Divisional Round.
Quarterback Daniel Jones played a flawless game without a turnover, rushing for 301 yards and throwing two touchdowns – one to Isiah Hodgins and the other to Daniel Bellinger.
Giants beat Vikings – Jones and Barkley convince
Running back Saquon Barkley was responsible for two touchdowns on the ground. After the Vikings’ opening touchdown, it was he who immediately equalized in return and also ran the decisive touchdown in the final quarter into the end zone.
After their first touchdown, the Vikings always ran behind the backlog. Kirk Cousins made 31 of 39 passes, threw two touchdowns and got one himself. In the last drive, however, he was no longer able to lead the comeback. A strange call on the fourth attempt ultimately led to the turnover on downs – the Vikings’ only turnover.
The Giants will have to play away again in the next round and meet division rivals Philadelphia Eagles, who have the best NFC record.
Only the San Francisco 49ers are waiting for their opponent in the NFC. It will be determined between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys (live on ProSieben and in the live stream on the night from Monday to Tuesday from 2:00 a.m.).
