Far too much about the Giants 26-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers was familiar.
” Thats something we cant have take place,” coach Joe Judge said.
We spent an entire offseason talking not just about Jones propensity to fumble, but his decision-making under pressure. This was not a good decision.
Jones dedicated two turnovers, both interceptions. The very first looked merely like an excellent play by T.J. Watt. The second was unforgivable, and most likely ended the Giants hopes of an upset.
Perhaps worst of all, the Giants sounded like they have too frequently recently. Gamers offered via Zoom calls kept answering questions by stating they needed to see the film. That they needed to get back to work.
The Giants offensive line was a disaster when it came to run-blocking. Saquon Barkley had 15 brings for 6 (yes, 6!!!) backyards. Thats approximately 0.4 yards per bring. Barkley had 8 runs that went for unfavorable yardage. He never had a chance.
On the 19th play of an excellent 87-yard, 8:50 drive, Jones was rolling to his. Under duress from Bud Dupree Jones had 2 appropriate options.
Here is another illustration where you can clearly see that Jones had no chance of finishing this pass no matter where he tossed it.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.– New head coach. New offensive and protective coordinators. A roster choc filled with new players. Yet, these appeared like the very same old New York Giants.
The Giants couldnt take benefit of a muffed Pittsburgh punt that provided the ball at the Steelers 3-yard line, opting for a field objective.
The Giants could not get any explain of a 19-play drive.
The Giants couldnt transform on 3rd down (1 of 6) or stop Pittsburgh frequently enough on third down (5 of 9).
The Giants couldnt liquidate the very first half, giving up an eight-play, 78-yard drive at the end of the half that enabled the Steelers to go to the locker room with a 16-10 halftime lead.
Jones stated the interception was “certainly a play I d like to have back.”
A great night for Darius Slayton with 102 receiving yards and two goals. Some good minutes from the defense.
Heres Lorenzo Carter:
In case you arent familiar, a Kwillie is a mix Kudo and Wet Willie. These guys did things that wound up both helping and injuring the Giants.
Cameron Fleming– The veteran take on vs. T.J. Watt was never ever going to be an advantageous matchup for the Giants. Watt, however, had his way with Fleming as he had an interception, a tackle for loss, 2 passes defensed and 2 quarterback hits. If Fleming keeps playing like that Giants fans might start to wish Nate Solder didnt pull out of the 2020 season.
” I just see the development that we made and trust the training staff. Weve got some hard guys in this locker room, a group of leaders. Were prepared to get back in there, see the movie tomorrow and get back to work.”
Darius Slayton– Six catches on 6 targets, 10-2 backyards, 2 touchdowns. Yeah, this kid is respectable.
Blake Martinez– Its hazardous to evaluate a linebacker by number of deals with. Yes he made a lot of deal with. Martinez had 12 deals with, may at or near the line of scrimmage.
Evan Engram– The Giants required a big night from their tight end. Engram caught 2 passes for just 9 lawns in seven targets. Engram likewise did not appear to get off the line of scrimmage well on a third-and-goal incompletion from Jones.
Jones 2 interceptions led to nine Pittsburgh points, and the 2nd one took practically ended any hope the Giants had of winning the game.
Jabrill Peppers punt returns– Peppers balanced 13 yards on 3 punt returns, including a 20-yarder that he almost broke for a much bigger return.
Blame brand-new beginning center Nick Gates. Blame right tackle Cameron Fleming. The Giants finest gamer never had an opportunity.
These looked like the exact same old New York Giants.
Run-blocking– The Giants gained 29 yards got 20 carries, and Brings of those came on four scrambles by Jones. Per Pro Football Focus, Giants running backs balanced being hit 1.3 lawns behind the line of scrimmage. Cameron Fleming– The veteran deal with vs. T.J. Watt was never going to be an useful matchup for the Giants. If Fleming keeps playing like that Giants fans may start to wish Nate Solder didnt opt out of the 2020 season.
They need to. There is, certainly, a lot of work to be done.
Press box PA system– You do not care about this, however it made a weird, kind of uneasy night even worse. I dont understand what was going on with the PA system, but Im not sure we heard a complete sentence all night without the system cutting out.
” I actually havent had a possibility to watch the film, but I understand weve got some fighters. I know were going to go out there, were going to claw and scratch. No one quit, even at the end of the game when it was really type of over, we headed out there and just kept battling, and thats what were going to do. Week in and week out, were going to keep fighting, weve got fighters on this team. Thats absolutely nothing brand-new, its nothing I didnt see all of camp, and were going to keep doing it and just attempt to keep improving.
Run-blocking– The Giants gained 29 yards on 20 lawns, and 22 of those came on four scrambles by Jones. Per Pro Football Focus, Giants running backs averaged being struck 1.3 lawns behind the line of scrimmage.
Wet Willies to …
Leonard Williams– Complain about Williams all you want, he was really excellent Monday night. Williams had a sack, a deal with for loss, two quarterback hits, a pass defensed and 5 tackles. He was an effect gamer many of the night. Lorenzo Carter was active early on and Dexter Lawrence had a sack, but it was Williams who played like the genuine protective line difference maker.
Daniel Jones– Jones did lots of good ideas. He completed 26 of 41 passes for 279 backyards. He tossed a pair of goal passes, including a 41-yarder to Darius Slayton. He made some have fun with his legs. He tossed that awful interception, however. On a third-and-goal from the 3-yard line Jones missed what must have been an easy flip to Evan Engram for a goal.
Kwillies to …
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