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NFL·RECAP·September 14, 2026 08:07 AM ET

Giants' Harbaugh notches literal tackle in Sunday's win

Garafolo called it a rare in-game judgment call

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 141 min read
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What happened: Giants head coach John Harbaugh made physical contact with a player during Sunday's game, a moment Mike Garafolo described as "a tackle for a win" rather than a loss. Garafolo flagged the sequence as an unusual in-game officiating decision tied directly to Harbaugh's involvement.

Why it matters: Head coaches making contact with players during live action is exceedingly rare and typically draws officiating scrutiny. The play adds to the same hands-on reputation Harbaugh has built with the Giants this season.

What to watch: Watch for the league's handling of the play and whether it factors into Harbaugh's sideline conduct going forward.

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