New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns' strip sack on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones sets up Giants deep in 49er territory.

Once again, on a crystal clear afternoon seemingly created for football, the Giants proved that finding their quarterback is a big, big thing — but not everything. Once again, Jaxson Dart gave them a chance to win and a long list of his older, more experienced teammates provided the Giants with reasons why they so often lose.

Burns, a team captain who played lights out, was upset about the Giants’ decision to drop eight into coverage on the final drive, which allowed Denver quarterback Bo Nix time to throw the ball without being pressured. Denver’s Wil Lutz kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired to give the Broncos their fourth straight win.

Four members of the Giants did not practice Wednesday, including EDGE rusher Brian Burns. Yet, according to coach Brian Daboll, Burns' foot injury, which put him in a walking boot, is not considered long term.

Burns studied how to play game while with Panthers and running back Christian McCaffrey taught him plenty. Sunday will be the first time Burns and McCaffrey meet as opponents when the Giants host the 49ers.

Burns insisted that he wasn't upset with defensive coordinator Shane Bowen's decision to drop eight into coverage on a key pass completion by Broncos QB Bo Nix.

With the Giants trying to cut into a 13-point second-half deficit, Daboll brought out Gano — who had missed a 45-yard field goal earlier in the game — rather than attempt a fourth-and-goal from

Brian Burns crashed out on his way to the locker room after the Giants surrendered a massive fourth-quarter lead to lose to the Broncos.

Russell Wilson broke it down with his New York Giants teammates like Malik Nabers and Jameis Winston at his wife Ciara's birthday party.

New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns denied his anger was directed toward defensive coordinator Shane Bowen when he vented on his way to the locker room after a 33-32 loss to the Denver Broncos.

Giants veteran star Brian Burns is letting himself dream of taking home the highest honor realistically attainable for an NFL defensive player.