Jalin Hyatt doing himself no favors with Giants after quitting on route leading to game-ending INT | amNewYork

"There is a reason why New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt's role has dwindled to almost nothing over his three professional seasons. It was never more obvious than on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium with Jameis Winston and Big Blue's offense 14 yards from punching in a game-tying touchdown against the favored Green Bay Packers. On a 3rd-&-6 with 40 seconds to go, Winston had enough time in the pocket thanks to the brilliant work from New York's offensive line to look for Hyatt, who had two catches for 17 yards on the day after posting just three catches for 18 yards over the first 10 games of the season."

"The 24-year-old receiver was supposed to run a corner route toward the left sideline in the end zone, but only got 90% of the way there. He pulled up when he believed he was not open, and Winston's pass that would have given him a chance to make a play had he finished his route, nestled into the arms of Packers cornerback Evan Williams. It snuffed out the Giants' comeback, relegating the team to a fifth-straight loss and another bitter defeat to spoil interim head coach Mike Kafka's debut at the position following the dismissal of Brian Daboll last week and the first start for the veteran Winston, who stepped in for the concussed Jaxson Dart."

"I believe timing and execution is so important when you're in crucial moments, he said. When defenses see routes, you and the receiver have to be elite in timing and execution. I believe Jalin and I, our timing and execution could have been a lot better."

Jalin Hyatt's role with the New York Giants has diminished over his three professional seasons. With 40 seconds remaining and the Giants 14 yards from a tying touchdown, Hyatt ran a corner route but pulled up about 90% of the way. Jameis Winston's pass instead landed with Packers cornerback Evan Williams, ending the Giants' comeback and resulting in a fifth straight loss. The play occurred during interim head coach Mike Kafka's debut, and Winston was making his first start after Jaxson Dart suffered a concussion. Hyatt finished the game with two catches for 17 yards and had limited production earlier in the season.

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