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It was the epic showdown on September 21 at MetLife Stadium. Patrick Mahomes vs Russell Wilson! The Giants were counting on Mr Unlimited to throw moon balls, which Malik Nabers could then grab and land in the end zone. At the start of the 4th quarter, things were looking rough for the New York team as they trailed by 10 points.

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In a bid to close the lead, Wilson threw the ball to Nabers. But the Chiefs‘ FS Bryan Cook nearly intercepted the ball, while CB Nohl Williams was also running toward them with his eyes on the ball. Cook and Nabers’ legs got entangled, and Williams collided with the Giants WR’s upper body, which caused him to land straight on his chest. His head hit straight on the field.

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He got up and walked a few yards. But something was visibly off. The worries got bigger as he headed straight to the blue medical tent on the sidelines. A few rumors also flew about him being down with a concussion. If that had been the case, then they would have needed to pay really close attention to their plays and lineup in the future. After all, he has dealt with a nagging toe issue throughout the offseason and also a shoulder ailment. But fortunately, he returned to the game later, and the Giants still lost the matchup.

It’s just how the game went,” Nabers said. “Can’t do [anything] about it.” The production was the lowest of Nabers’ career, and of course, he wasn’t happy with how the game ended. “I’m bummed…Anybody would feel beat up after going 0-3.

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With under a minute left in the first half, the Giants were threatening again, already having tied the game 6-6 and sitting at Kansas City’s 23 after a face mask penalty and a Devin Singletary run. Russell Wilson tried to take the shot that could’ve given New York the lead. He targeted Malik Nabers deep down the right sideline.

Enter Jaylen Watson. The Chiefs’ cornerback read it perfectly, tracked the ball in stride, and picked it off at the 8-yard line. Touchback. Drive killed. Arrowhead roared as Kansas City escaped a dangerous swing before halftime. It was a rare moment of silence for Nabers, who had been electric through two weeks. The first-round pick entered the game with 14 catches, 238 yards, and two touchdowns, including a 167-yard, two-score explosion against Dallas.

Watson’s interception not only stole points off the board, but it also shifted momentum back to Kansas City. In a game where every possession mattered, that play felt like a turning point heading into the break.

For the fans, it’s disappointing, and they want changes.

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Fans boo Malik Nabers’ starter QB

The Giants trailed the Chiefs 9-22 when Russell Wilson faced 4th and goal with 2:35 left. The pocket collapsed. He scrambled. He threw. The ball sailed past everyone in the end zone. No touchdown. MetLife erupted. Over 80,000 voices chantingWe Want Dart.” The message? Brutally clear. Fans want rookie Jaxson Dart on the field. Wilson, calm but tested, fired back in the postgame, “You’ve got to have thick skin, you’ve got to be able to know who you are and the player that you are, know what you’re capable of.

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Classic Mr. Unlimited. But words can’t shield the plays. This season has felt like a storm cloud over Wilson’s New York dream. Week 1, 17 of 37 passes, 168 yards, 4.5 yards per attempt. Week 2, a flash of brilliance, 30 of 41, 450 yards, three touchdowns. Yet a late interception and three sacks handed the Giants a gut-wrenching 37-40 loss. Week 3? Disaster. 18 of 32, 160 yards, zero touchdowns, two picks, 9-22 defeat.

The scoreboard doesn’t lie. Even Brian Daboll sided with the crowd. “I’d be booing too,” he said, nodding at the offensive line struggles. The writing’s on the wall. Week 4 against the Chargers isn’t just another game; it’s a crossroads. Win, and Wilson proves he still belongs. Lose, and the rookie whispers won’t be whispers anymore. There’ll be a full-blown mutiny. Time’s up for the veteran.

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