Packers Survive Late Scare as Evan Williams’ Interception Seals Win Over Giants

The Green Bay Packers entered Sunday’s matchup against the New York Giants needing a rebound performance after several uneven offensive outings. Instead, they found themselves in an early hole, giving up a touchdown to backup quarterback Jameis Winston on the Giants’ opening possession. It was a shaky start for a Green Bay team still searching for consistency as the season enters its second half.

Despite the early setback, the Packers gradually settled in and worked their way back into the game. Their defense, which had been one of the team’s strengths throughout the season, began tightening up against a Giants offense missing its top two quarterbacks. The Packers’ offense also began to show signs of improvement after a difficult outing the week prior.

As the fourth quarter wound down, the Giants mounted one final drive, hoping to secure their first win under newly promoted interim head coach Mike Kafka. With less than a minute remaining, New York appeared poised to force overtime — or perhaps even steal a regulation victory — as they marched deep into scoring territory.

Instead, the Packers delivered the decisive moment of the game. Rookie defensive back Evan Williams snatched a Winston pass in the end zone, ending the threat and preserving a hard-fought 27–20 win, giving Green Bay some much-needed momentum while sending the Giants to yet another heartbreaking defeat.

1. Williams’ Interception Secures the Win

Evan Williams’ game-sealing interception came at the most critical moment of the afternoon. With the Giants threatening inside the red zone, Williams read Winston’s throw perfectly and stepped in front of the intended receiver for the takeaway. The Giants quarterback stood stunned as the Packers sideline erupted. The interception halted a Giants rally that had shown life throughout the second half. Despite struggling in some areas, Green Bay’s defense again provided the stabilizing force it needed to escape with the victory. The win moved the Packers to 6-3-1 on the season, keeping them firmly in the playoff picture. For the Giants, the loss dropped them to 2-9 and added to a long stretch of frustration. The team has battled injuries, inconsistency, and now a midseason coaching change, making Sunday’s near-miss another difficult result to absorb. Still, Williams’ timely play illustrated why the Packers have remained competitive even during offensive struggles. When needed most, their defense found a way to shut the door.

2. Kafka’s Debut Comes Up Short

Sunday marked the first game for interim head coach Mike Kafka, who stepped in after the Giants fired Brian Daboll on Nov. 10. Kafka’s focus entering the matchup centered on unifying the team and simplifying the approach amid the turmoil of a coaching change. His message to players earlier in the week emphasized accountability and clarity. “My only focus is just the players,” Kafka said, adding that the staff’s goal was to come together and build a strong plan for Green Bay. For the better part of the afternoon, the Giants responded with improved energy and discipline. New York’s offense, led by Winston in his first start for the team, moved the ball efficiently at times. Despite limited experience in the system, Winston operated the unit well enough to keep the game competitive deep into the fourth quarter. Ultimately, turnovers proved costly. Two giveaways — including the final interception — undercut an otherwise spirited effort. While Kafka’s debut showed flashes of progress, the result reiterated how narrow the margin remains for a Giants team still searching for stability.

3. Packers’ Offense Regroups at Key Moment

Green Bay entered the game eager to put a 10–7 loss to Philadelphia behind them, and their offense responded with a more balanced and composed performance. Jordan Love threw for 174 yards and two touchdowns, providing the steady leadership the Packers have needed in recent weeks. The team’s efficiency on third down — converting 7 of 11 opportunities — proved crucial. Sustaining drives allowed the Packers to control tempo and relieve pressure from a defense that had been on the field too often in past weeks. While the Giants actually outgained the Packers in total yardage, posting 336 yards to Green Bay’s 296, the difference came in situational execution. Green Bay protected the football, New York did not, and the turnover gap ultimately dictated the game’s final outcome. As Winston made his first start in place of the injured Jaxson Dart and Russell Wilson, the Packers capitalized on his late miscue. Green Bay now turns its attention to building on the offensive progress and maintaining its standing in a competitive NFC race.