For a while, it looked like the New York Giants might just pull off the upset against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Giants maintained a lead over the Steelers for most of the first half and were in striking distance for most of the third quarter.
Nobody realistically expected the Giants to win, but they certainly have some things from Monday night’s game to be proud of and use as a foundation for growth.
Their running game, unfortunately, was not one of those things.
Despite showing a clear desire to run the ball — and do so effectively — early in the game, success on the ground just wasn’t there against a stout Steelers’ defense.