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Self-inflicted loss signals worst times are ahead of New York Giants

Related Topics: Michael Eisen, Eli Manning

Agonizing, frustrating, infuriating and incredible are some of the words to describe yesterday’s 29-27 loss.

Per Michael Eisen of the organization’s official news outlet, the Giants loss was due to self-implosion and poor turnover-ratios.

Giants quarterback Eli Manning found the best way of putting it.

“…Just too many self-inflicted mistakes that put us in bad positions.”

Sep 25, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder (80) carries the ball to score a touchdown during the third quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Even if the Giants could jump off to an early lead by scoring two touchdowns and rush for over 400 yards, the senseless and “moronic” number of penalties was a foil to the Giants’ appearance of being a playoff contender.