Saquon Barkley's Last-Second Heroics Sink Bettors In Stunning Upset

A Tale of Two Halves

The New York Giants pulled off a stunning upset on Sunday, defeating the heavily favored Baltimore Ravens 27-23 on a last-second touchdown run by Saquon Barkley. The Giants were 16.5-point underdogs entering the game, and the Ravens had been riding a five-game winning streak. But Barkley's heroics and a stout defensive performance by the Giants sent shockwaves through the NFL.

The first half was all Ravens. Baltimore's offense moved the ball at will, and the defense held the Giants to just 10 points. Lamar Jackson threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns, and Mark Andrews caught seven passes for 141 yards and a touchdown. The Ravens led 23-10 at halftime.

But the Giants came out firing in the second half. Daniel Jones led the Giants on a 13-play, 75-yard touchdown drive to open the third quarter. Barkley ran for 63 yards on the drive, including a 36-yard run that set up his own 1-yard touchdown run. The Giants defense also stepped up in the second half, forcing three turnovers and holding the Ravens to just three points.

The Giants tied the game with 2:05 remaining on a 2-yard touchdown run by Jones. The Ravens had a chance to win the game with a field goal, but Justin Tucker's 56-yard attempt went wide left. The Giants then took over with 1:06 remaining and drove 65 yards in 11 plays to set up Barkley's game-winning touchdown.

Barkley's Heroics

Barkley was the star of the game for the Giants. He rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. He also caught three passes for 49 yards. Barkley's performance was particularly impressive considering that he had been dealing with a sprained ankle all week.

Barkley's game-winning touchdown run was a thing of beauty. He took a handoff up the middle, broke a tackle at the line of scrimmage, and then raced past the Ravens defense for a 68-yard score. It was the longest touchdown run of Barkley's career.

A Defensive Masterclass

The Giants defense also deserves a lot of credit for the win. The Ravens entered the game averaging 30.8 points per game, but the Giants held them to just 23 points. The Giants forced three turnovers, including two interceptions of Jackson. They also sacked Jackson five times.

The Giants defense was particularly impressive in the second half. They held the Ravens to just 113 yards of offense in the third and fourth quarters. The Giants also forced two turnovers in the second half, which helped set up the Giants' comeback.

Bettor's Nightmare

The Giants' upset was a nightmare for bettors. The Ravens were 16.5-point favorites, and many bettors had put money on them to cover the spread. But the Giants' stunning comeback cost those bettors a lot of money.

According to ESPN, the Giants' upset was the biggest point-spread upset in the NFL since the 2010 season. It was also the biggest upset of the 2022 season.

Conclusion

The Giants' upset win over the Ravens was one of the most stunning upsets in recent NFL history. Barkley's heroics and a stout defensive performance by the Giants led the way to the victory. The win was a nightmare for bettors, but it was a great day for Giants fans.

The Giants' win has implications for the rest of the NFL season. The Ravens are now 8-4 and in danger of missing the playoffs. The Giants are now 7-5 and in the thick of the NFC East race. The Giants will look to continue their momentum next week when they host the Philadelphia Eagles.