The scores indicate it might be so, but just like objects in the rearview mirror may be closer than they appear, so, too, can the Giants’ record be deceiving.
The Giants have earned their way to 5-10 but also specialize in losing in close and agonizing fashion. They were beaten 33-31 in the last second by the Panthers on a 63-yard field goal. They were beaten by three points by the Falcons, lost by three points on a late field goal by the Eagles and, most recently, left Indianapolis on the wrong end of a 28-27 loss to the Colts after allowing a touchdown with 55 seconds remaining.