In an alternate reality, the New York Giants could be in the midst of an amazing, unexpected, fun season.

Think of the possibilities. • If they had not blown a game in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys they led by 10 points. But, clinging to a three-point lead with :25 left they played soft and let the Cowboys get into position for the best placekicker in the world to kick a game-tying 64-yard field goal. They lost in overtime. • If they had not blown a 14-3 to the New Orleans Saints, the one team on their schedule clearly worse than the Giants, by committing turnovers on five straight possessions. • If they had not blown a Week 7 game to the Denver Broncos they led 19-0 after three quarters, becoming the first team in more than 1,600 NFL games to lead by 18 points with less than si

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