Exhibit A: Mike Smith, http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ony-of-defeat/

The methodical fourth-quarter beating.

Late in the third quarter on Sunday in Falcons had a 20-10 lead and felt like they were in total control of the game. And then these were the next eight drives:

Giants 9 plays, 81 yards, touchdown.
Falcons three-and-out.
Giants 11 plays, 64 yards, touchdown.
Falcons three-and-out.
Giants seven plays, 24 yards, field goal.
Falcons four plays, zero yards, turnover on downs.
Giants seven plays, 10 yards, field goal.
Falcons eight plays, time runs out, end of game.