The Giants improved to 3–1 with a 36–24 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, but the final score makes the finish look more comfortable than it actually was.
Arizona had a chance to score from close range late in the game. Instead, Deonte Banks intercepted Jacoby Brissett on fourth-and-goal and returned the ball 98 yards for a touchdown as time expired.
It was a thrilling ending, although my biggest reaction was relief. One defensive play separated a celebration from a potentially painful defeat.
New York deserves credit for delivering under pressure. Still, the next step should be reaching the final possession with less uncertainty. Winning close games is encouraging; repeatedly needing a last-second escape makes every Sunday harder than it needs to be.