New York Giants: 11 defining moments of the decade

As the 2010s come to a close, here’s a look back at the 11 defining moments of the decade for the New York Giants.

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MetLife Meltdown

It’s just too painful to put in my own words, so I’ll defer to Art Stapleton set it up for you…

Tom Coughlin wanted punter Matt Dodge to kick the ball out of bounds, denying Desean Jackson a chance to return the ball in a tie game on the final play of regulation on Dec. 19, 2010.

Dodge could not execute the play call, and Jackson delivered a play that will live in NFL infamy. The Giants had led comfortably before the Eagles scored 28 points in the final 7:28, and when Dodge trotted out onto the field with 14 seconds left, Jackson flipped the script and made ’em pay. He bobbed and weaved through the Giants’ coverage unit, backing into the end zone in mocking fashion for good measure to punctuate a 65-yard punt return for the touchdown.

In the bat of an eye, the Giants went from NFC East champs to out of the playoffs. The worst part of it personally was the way the Philadelphia media (from the press box) cheered on Jackson as he scampered into the end zone untouched.

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