The Cowboys wanted another receiver who would help them down the stretch in the regular season, which is why their pursuit of Odell Beckham Jr. fizzled out. They signed veteran T.Y. Hilton instead and got exactly what they were looking for when Hilton caught a pivotal long bomb in Week 16’s big win against the Eagles.
“The ball just took off and I’m like, ‘Well, here we go,'” Hilton said via NFL Media’s Bobby Kownack. “That’s what I do, man, I just make plays. That’s what I’m here for. Continue to make plays.”
“Just cause my age says 33, it doesn’t mean I can’t still run,” Hilton added. “And I put it on tape today. So, I look forward to the next couple weeks, and me, I’m just gonna continue to get better, continue to learn, stay in my playbook and continue to help this team.”
A 61-yard game-winning field goal by the Vikings prevented the Giants from clinching a playoff berth this week but they have another chance in Week 17 against the Colts.
“We control our own destiny,” Giants RB Saquon Barkley said via ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. “Win and you’re in. At home. That’s beautiful.”
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