2024 NFL Bad Beats: Giants cover after Brandon Aubrey misses late FG. Every week in the NFL, bettors, sportsbooks, or both experience some form of a bad beat.
Whether it’s a spread pick, a moneyline bet, or a wager on the total points scored, there’s always an incident that impacts several bets.
In the Thursday Night Football match between the Giants and the Cowboys, it was the Cowboys’ spread of -5.5 that left many bettors feeling frustrated.
Let’s break down how this unfolded.
Brandon Aubrey misses first-ever 50-yard field goal
Bettors who placed wagers on the Cowboys to cover the spread felt a surge of hope as the game approached its conclusion.
With 2:28 remaining in the fourth quarter and the Cowboys leading 20-15, Dallas aimed to seal their victory against New York.
Head Coach Mike McCarthy’s team opted for three consecutive running plays to consume the clock, leading to a fourth down with just 32 seconds left.
Brandon Aubrey, who had been perfect on field goals this season, prepared to kick what many believed would be a routine attempt.
Earlier in the game, Aubrey had successfully made a 60-yard field goal and just the previous week, he had set a record with a 65-yard kick, marking the second-longest field goal in NFL history.
Given this context, a 51-yard attempt seemed like a mere formality.
However, it turned out to be anything but easy.
Had he succeeded, it would have also covered the spread for bettors who placed wagers when it was six points.
In a desperate final attempt, Daniel Jones threw an interception, and the game concluded with a score of 20-15, leaving many bettors disappointed.
