Isaiah Likely just ripped off a monstrous 66-yard touchdown catch and run, putting the Giants up 21-17 with only 8:13 left in the fourth quarter. Seriously, what a moment. That play wasn’t just a highlight reel, it pushed Likely past the 100-yard mark for the night, a huge career best for the Giants tight end.
Likely’s Monster Night and How He Got There
This dude was absolutely cooking, ending the game with a career high 127 yards on nine catches. Let that sink in: 127 yards! We haven’t seen him hit triple digits like this since September 5, 2024, when he snagged nine passes for 111 yards and a touchdown against the Chiefs back when he was with the Ravens. But tonight, this is a whole other level. The energy that 66-yarder brought was insane. You saw it, right? It was clutch, it was huge, and it flipped the game in the final minutes.
McCarthy’s Perfect Strike Under Pressure
And we gotta talk about the throw from J.J. McCarthy. He had Nick Cross right in his grill, staring him down, and still found Likely with a perfect dart. That’s the kind of poise you need in crunch time. McCarthy was putting in work all night, too, completing 22 of 32 passes for 272 yards and that one crucial touchdown. He trusted his guy, and Likely delivered big time when it mattered most.
That 66-yard run after the catch was just pure grit, taking it to the house and giving the Giants that late lead. What a phenomenal play, what a performance from Likely. This kind of individual effort can absolutely spark a team. Now, let’s see what these guys do to finish it out.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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