Simply win, child!
That’s what Giants followers had been actually hoping for from the Raiders in Monday evening’s sport in opposition to the Falcons.
Las Vegas got here shut, having two photographs on the finish zone within the ultimate seconds, however the Raiders fell brief, shedding 15-9 to the Falcons and remaining forward of the Giants within the race for the No. 1 choose within the draft.
The Giants had briefly taken over the No. 1 spot after they misplaced to the Ravens in decisive trend on Sunday, however Vegas strikes again forward by changing into the second group to lose 12 video games this season.
The Raiders gave their followers a little bit of a scare once they mounted a late-game comeback — one fan held an indication that learn “Just tank baby” — however two Hail Mary makes an attempt got here up brief within the ultimate seconds of the sport.
The Raiders and Giants (each 2-12) have discovered themselves in a dogfight for the highest choose within the midst of depressing seasons.
The massive query now: Will both or each groups lose out by the ultimate three video games of the season?
The Raiders will face the Jaguars (3-11) subsequent week, then face the Saints (5-9) on the highway and shut out the season by internet hosting the Chargers (8-6).
The Giants will shut out their yr by dealing with the Falcons (7-7) on the highway, the Colts (6-8) at house after which the Eagles (12-2) at Lincoln Monetary Subject.
If the Raiders and Giants each lose out, Las Vegas would maintain onto the No. 1 choose and the Giants would get the second general choose.
Ought to the Giants win any of their ultimate three video games, they might discover themselves dropping considerably within the draft order as 5 groups are 3-11.
