New York Giants: Instant analysis from first win

Sep 24, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; The New York Giants are introduced before a game against the Washington Redskins during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

It took a little bit longer than it probably should have, but the New York Giants have finally won their first game of the 2015 season.

After back-to-back fourth-quarter collapses by New York, the boys in blue put it all together for an entire game, and the result was sweet, sweet victory.

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The offense, defense and special teams all played well. Speaking of the special teams unit, the first score of the game was a safety, courtesy of a blocked punt by Rashad Jennings (go figure). Special teams scores are often the biggest momentum swings in games, so momentum was on the Giants’ side from the get-go.

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Although the team surrendered two touchdowns in the fourth quarter (one touchdown came on a kick return), the team looked ready to play and ready to prove they’re far from dead in the NFC East.

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