Giants Return to Smashmouth: Featuring John Conner

Nov 10, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Andre Brown (35) runs in for third quarter touchdown against the Oakland Raiders at MetLife Stadium. New York Giants defeat the Oakland Raiders 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Jim O

A 5th round selection by Rex Ryan and the Jets back in 2010, John Conner is now paving the path for Giants running backs to reach the second level. Conner’s blocking effort against Oakland was his best since joining the team in late September, grading out at 2.4 by Pro Football Focus on 28 offensive snaps. The Jints have sorely missed the Henry Hynoski lead block, power presence, but for at least one week Conner filled his shoes. He punished various members of the Raiders front seven along the way:

 Conner knocking back 300-pound run stuffing DE Lamarr Houston

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On the very next play, Conner meeting LB Kevin Burnett in the hole

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Stuffing Burnett again to seal the game on 3rd and 5

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