Jabrill Peppers' interception is turning point for Giants
Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown during the second half at MetLife Stadium on Sept 29th, 2019. Credit: Daniel De Mato
Two plays after the Giants fumbled at the Washington 2 to delay a game-sealing touchdown late in the third quarter, safety Jabrill Peppers had his Welcome to New York moment with an interception and return for a 32-yard score. It gave the Giants a 24-3 lead with 1:19 left in the third.
Tom Rock began covering sports for Newsday in 1996 and became its NFL columnist in 2022. He previously was Newsday's Giants beat writer beginning in 2008.
