In a stunning turn of events, the New York Giants found themselves in the record books for all the wrong reasons on Sunday, as they managed to amass a dismal -9 passing yards in their overtime loss to the New York Jets. This glaring statistic marks the worst passing yardage total in any NFL game this century.

Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor's struggles were evident, as he completed just 4 of his 7 pass attempts for a mere 8 yards before being forced to leave the game with an injury. Backup quarterback Tommy DeVito fared no better, going 2-for-7 with -1 passing yards and facing immense pressure from the Jets' relentless pass rush, resulting in a loss of 9 yards on sacks.

The Giants' negative passing yardage became the talk of the game, reminding fans of the last time a team had such a woeful performance in the air. The 2000 Cleveland Browns were the previous owners of this dubious record when they also posted -9 passing yards in a lopsided 48-0 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

To find a team with even lower passing yardage, we have to go back all the way to the 1998 San Diego Chargers. In a forgettable game against the Kansas City Chiefs, rookie quarterback Ryan Leaf struggled mightily, completing just 1 of his 15 pass attempts for a mere 4 yards. The Chargers' offense was constantly under siege, experiencing a loss of 23 yards on sacks, resulting in a total of -19 passing yards.

Despite their abysmal passing performance, the Giants nearly pulled off a miraculous victory, as the game extended into overtime. In a puzzling move, the Giants opted to run nothing but pass plays after receiving the overtime kickoff. However, this strategy did not yield the desired results, and after failing to move the ball effectively, the Giants were forced to punt. Seizing the opportunity, the Jets capitalized and marched down the field to secure the game-winning field goal, ultimately ending what will be remembered as one of the ugliest games of this NFL season.

As the Giants reflect on their historic negative passing yardage, they will undoubtedly be eager to address their offensive shortcomings and regroup for future matchups. The team's coaching staff and players will need to analyze their strategies and execution moving forward to avoid any further unwelcome records and to regain their footing in the fierce competition of the NFL.