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Reflecting on Joe Judge's first win as head coach of Giants as he deflects attention away from himself

Head coach Joe Judge of the Giants looks on from the sidelines during a game against the Washington Football Team at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. Credit: Jim McIsaac

As soon as Logan Ryan recovered the onside kick to assure the Giants their first win of the season — and the first win of Joe Judge’s career as a head coach — the handshakes and hugs began on the sidelines.

One by one, assistant coaches approached Judge to offer congratulations. Players embraced him and he held them tight, patting them on the helmet and smiling as they parted.