The Giants were in complete control for three quarters of the Week 7 game against the Denver Broncos and held a 19-0 lead into the fourth quarter.
But then the Giants defense completely collapsed and gave up 33 points in the fourth quarter, ultimately falling to Denver, 33-32.
New York even had an 18-point lead with less than six minutes left in the game and became the first team in NFL history to lose from that dominant position. The teams were 1,062-0 before Big Blue’s loss on Sunday.
If there is one clear criticism for Bowen, the Giants defense became very conservative in the fourth quarter and that opened up all kinds of plays for Denver’s offense.
After the game, star running back Brian Burns could be heard criticizing Bowen’s plays in a loud and angry rant on his way to the locker room.
Watch the video below, but warning: NSFW language.
Tremendous video here of @JamesPalmerTV.
Burns, at the end of this, very remarkable: “…going down eight in coverage!” pic.twitter.com/v19TRRViOi
– Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) October 20, 2025
Burns wasn’t the only one angry at Bowen, as head coach Brian Daboll was seen criticizing his defensive coordinator after the loss.
“Brian Daboll was furious on the sideline on that final drive. Directing all his frustration at defensive coordinator Shane Bowen,” SNY’s Connor Hughes said.
“Brian Daboll yelling at defensive coordinator Shane Bowen on the sideline,” said Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News.
Now, the Giants have to bounce back from their historic loss and prepare for a Week 8 rematch against the defending Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, at Lincoln Financial Field.