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For the second season in a row, the Giants began the year with a blowout loss at home. On Sunday, they’ll be eager to get back to winning ways as they seek to avoid the same kind of start that saw them lose five of their first six and eight of their first 10 games in 2023.
Here are the biggest stories to watch as the Giants look to turn things around…
Can Daniel Jones bounce back… and how long will his leash be if he can’t?
Jones had a nightmare start to the season, highlighted by his pick-six to Andrew Van Ginkel in the second half of the loss to the Vikings. Just one week into the season, people are already asking if he’s going to lose his job, and we all know how impatient fans can be.
It probably helps Jones that this week’s game is on the road. The home fans were booing the offense regularly last week, which doesn’t exactly make it easy for Jones to rebuild his confidence in his return from a serious injury.
With Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito waiting in the wings, Jones isn’t going to get too many second chances, so he needs to play better than he did last week at the minimum. As long as he can keep improving as he works his way back into the swing of things, he has an opportunity to hold onto the role, but he can’t really afford any more bumps in the road.
How will Jayden Daniels fare in his first NFC East matchup?
If Daniels proves to be the real deal, this will be the first of many occasions where he gets a chance to face off against the Giants. So far, he’s been looking pretty solid for the Commanders.
Of the three rookie passers who saw action in Week 1, Daniels posted the best numbers as he completed 17 of 24 passes for 184 yards and also rushed for two scores. In addition, Daniels didn’t turn the ball over, although he did fumble three times.
New York will look to put Daniels under pressure but must be wary of his ability to escape the pocket and make plays with his legs.
Can the Commanders’ pass defense be exploited?
Baker Mayfield fell…
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Publish date : 2024-09-13 14:00:46
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