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Giants Legend Justin Tuck Calls Out “Critical Flaw” in Jameis Winston After 27–20 Loss to Packers: “Most QBs Struggle Against Them — The Real Issue in Green Bay Isn’t the Defense, It’s the Inconsistency on Offense”

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — In the aftermath of the New York Giants’ 27–20 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 11, franchise legend Justin Tuck delivered a sharp and candid breakdown of what went wrong — and what the national narrative continues to miss. Speaking on NY Sports Radio, the former All-Pro defensive end identified the “critical flaw” in Jameis Winston’s performance while simultaneously offering a broader assessment of Green Bay’s identity.

Most quarterbacks this season have struggled the same way against the Packers,” Tuck said. “They disguise pressure, they force mistakes, and they make you uncomfortable from the first drive. Winston wasn’t the first victim — and he won’t be the last.”

Tuck: Winston’s fatal flaw was timing, not toughness

The moment that defined the game came late in the fourth quarter. Down seven, Winston attempted a shot to the end zone on third-and-6 — but released the ball half a beat too early, leading to a game-ending interception by Packers rookie Evan Williams.

Tuck didn’t mince words about Winston’s mechanics.
“His timing fell apart under pressure. That’s the critical flaw,” he explained. “Against Green Bay, if your internal clock is even slightly off, they capitalize. Winston rushed that throw — and that’s the difference between overtime and a loss.”

Winston finished 23-of-38 for 214 yards and one touchdown, but Green Bay’s relentless pressure made him hesitate or hurry on at least 11 dropbacks. He went 0-for-5 under duress, continuing a season-long trend of QBs melting against the Packers’ disguised looks.

But Tuck’s strongest comments were about the Packers, not the Giants

In truth, the Packers’ real problem has never been the defense. It’s the inconsistency on offense,” Tuck said. “They win games because their defense bails them out. They lose games because their offense disappears for quarters at a time.”

Tuck pointed to Green Bay’s dizzying offensive fluctuations:

— First half vs. Giants: 7 points, two three-and-outs
— Third quarter: 12 points in six minutes
— Fourth quarter: three straight empty possessions before Watson’s go-ahead TD

“That’s a roller coaster,” Tuck said. “If they ever find consistency, that’s when they become a true NFC contender.”

The numbers back him up

Through 11 weeks:
• Packers rank 5th in scoring defense (18.9 PPG)
• Packers rank 21st in total offense
• They’ve scored 10 or fewer first-half points in six of 10 games
• They’ve had eight second-half scoring drives of 60+ yards — but also 17 drives of 3 plays or fewer

“That imbalance is why their games always come down to the last five minutes,” Tuck added. “The defense gives them a chance. The offense decides whether they win or lose.”

Final verdict from a Giants icon

For Justin Tuck, Sunday’s loss wasn’t about a team collapsing — it was about running into a defense that has frustrated nearly every quarterback this year, and a Packers team that still hasn’t figured out which version of itself shows up week to week.

“Green Bay beat us because their defense did what it always does,” Tuck concluded. “The question with that team is never the defense. It’s whether their offense can show up long enough to finish the job.”

 

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Firefighter Passed Away in the Line of Duty Protecting the City of San Francisco — As 49ers Faithful Welcome the New Year, One Hero Is Left Behind in 2025
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