Despite facing significant injuries early in the season, including the loss of quarterback Jaxson Dart and star pass rusher Brian Burns to major surgeries, John Harbaugh and the New York Giants improved their record to 3-1 with an exciting 36-24 home victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The game was sealed in the final seconds when Deonte Banks intercepted Jacoby Brissett and returned it for a dramatic walk-off pick-six.

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While the thrilling defensive score sparked wild celebrations on the field, Harbaugh addressed a controversial moment that occurred just before the interception during his post-game press conference. He humorously remarked, “These are fun when they go this way.” Harbaugh praised Banks for the game-ending interception and mockingly referenced a questionable late penalty, saying, “I thought you had to touch the guy for it to be pass interference.” Summarizing the gritty win, he reflected the resilience of his locker room by stating, “That’s what winning teams do.”

However, the celebratory mood is overshadowed by ongoing concerns about the team’s bad luck with injuries and previous roster management decisions. Additional reporting from Dan Duggan of The Athletic revealed that Brian Burns suffered a torn lateral meniscus in his right knee, in addition to his torn ACL, during Week 3. This raises questions about Harbaugh’s decision to keep the star player on the field late in a blowout win, as Burns now faces a lengthy recovery period of nine to twelve months.