Heroes, zeros from Giants’ loss to Vikings: Backup QB delivers after J.J. McCarthy injury

· New York Post

Heroes, zeros and the full blitz from the Giants’ 16-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday:

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Hero

The Vikings’ Will Reichard kicked three field goals, including the tie-breaker from 30 yards out with 4:15 remaining.

Zero

Giants head coach and offensive play-caller Mike Kafka devised a game plan so vanilla against blitz-heavy coordinator Brian Flores that it made Jaxson Dart look like he is regressing.

Unsung hero

Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer, who threw four interceptions in his only career start, played the entire second half for the injured J.J. McCarthy.

Max Brosmer attempts a throw during the Vikings’ Dec. 21 win over the Giants. Getty Images

He led the game-winning 14-play, 57-yard drive.

He passed for 52 yards — 19 more than Dart.

Key stat

2.9 Yards per play by the Giants (141 on 48 offensive snaps).

Their first 15 plays were runs.

Quote of the day

“We’re paid to win in this league, be competitive, and we’re not right now, so got to figure it out.”

— Andrew Thomas.