In a historic turn of events, the New York Giants made NFL history as the first team to lose a regulation game despite scoring three touchdowns while not allowing any. However, the blame lies squarely on their shoulders for not having a healthy kicker available. The organization failed to ensure a backup plan, leading to a disappointing outcome.

The Giants' starting kicker, Graham Gano, had already landed on the injury report on Saturday, citing a groin problem. Unfortunately, things got worse as Gano injured his hamstring on the opening kickoff. Coach Brian Daboll expressed confidence in Gano's fitness during the game, but that belief turned out to be misplaced. Whether Gano was not forthcoming about his condition, or if the training staff misread the situation, remains uncertain. Nonetheless, it is evident that the Giants did not have a player capable of staying healthy and kicking effectively throughout the game.

What makes this situation even more lamentable is the Giants' failure to have an alternative option in place. They could have elevated kicker Jude McAtamney from the practice squad, or even made him an official member of the team, considering their limited roster size of 52 players. Many teams have punters or other position players who can also kick, but the Giants seemingly lacked this flexibility. Given Gano's injury status and the fact that longer field goals are becoming increasingly critical, having a backup kicker should have been a priority.

The Giants were facing a tough divisional matchup where points were expected to be hard-earned. Thus, the absence of a reliable and healthy kicker proved to be a significant disadvantage. It is difficult to pinpoint who exactly bears the blame for this oversight, as there may be numerous factors at play. If only the Giants had allowed an early-season "Hard Knocks" documentary, perhaps the decision-making process behind this predicament would have been more transparent.

Regardless, the Giants must learn from this failure and ensure they have contingency plans in place for crucial positions going forward. In a league where every point can make or break a game, the importance of having players who can consistently kick field goals cannot be overstated. It remains to be seen how the Giants will rectify this issue, but one thing is clear: they cannot afford to repeat the mistakes that cost them a historic game.