Could there have been an uglier loss than Sunday's Giants' loss to the Eagles.

Ahead 31-10 with approximately eight minutes remaining, a Big Blue victory seemed a certainty. But Michael Vick, DeSean Jackson and the Eagles snatched the game, scoring 28 unanswered points.

I know many have placed the loss squarely on the foot of Matt Dodge, who inexplicably punted to Jackson with 14 seconds remaining and the score tied instead of booting the ball out of bounds. The result was a game-winning 65-yard score by the Eagles' dynamic wide receiver/returner as the clock ticked to :00.

Dodge was not the only culprit when it came to this loss. The offense, which had put up 31 points in 3 1/2 quarters suddenly went ice cold. The defense, which had kept Philadelphia in check throughout most of the game, suddenly faded. And coach Tom Coughlin, considered one of the most well-prepared in the game, didn't see on onsides kick coming with the Eagles behind 31-17 and less than seven minutes left.

It all resulted in what could be a devastating loss if the Giants fail to reach the playoffs. If nothing else, it could well go down as the most embarrassing loss in the history of the franchise.