As they have been on a number of occasions this season, the New York Giants were close to a victory on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. They held a one-point lead with 7:22 to play. As usual, though, the Giants could not hang on.

Let’s go through the ‘Kudos & Wet Willies’ from Sunday’s disappointing 27-20 loss.

Kudos to …

Taking the ball — I loved Mike Kafka’s decision to take the ball when the Giants won the coin toss. I hate deferring, no matter what the analytics say. Take the ball, try to get the lead and play from in front. That’s exactly what the Giants, going 65 yards in 10 plays on their opening drive to gain a 7-0 lead.

Mike Kafka — The interim head coach said he wanted aggression from his players, and he showed that in the way he conducted his first game as an NFL head c

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