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Taylor Heinicke threw for 336 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in place of injured Ryan Fitzpatrick in Washington’s last-second 30-29 win over the Giants.
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Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence’s offsides penalty negated a 48-yard miss by Washington kicker Dustin Hopkins, who then nailed the game-winning 43-yard field goal as time expired.
UNSUNG HERO
Graham Gano drilled all five field-goal attempts for the Giants, including from 52, 55 and 35 yards in the fourth quarter, to extend his streak to 35 in a row.
KEY STAT
0-2 The Giants have lost their first two games for the fifth consecutive season and for the eighth time in the last nine years.