Top 5 weaknesses that continue to plague the Giants

1. Top Weakness: Failing to Maintain Possession 

First, to top the list is the perpetual failure to maintain possession. Most notably in 2014-15, the Giants’ possession rate has been less than their opponents. Notably, an exception to this dreadful pattern is Week 1’s game in which Manning threw three touchdowns leading to a 20-19 victory of the Dallas Cowboys.

The last time the Cowboys and Giants met in 2014, the Cowboys maintained possession for a longer period and won. The Giants held the ball for 26:11 minutes  and the Cowboys roughly 33 minutes. In 2015, the Giants possession ratio was nearly 2 to 1 in favor of the Cowboys. In the present season, the number is not improving that drastically.

Nevertheless, the Giants proved that they could win ballgames. According to CBS Sports’ Power Rankings, the Giants climbed the ladder from 5 to 3rd place.

"CBS Sports NYG: 5 Movement: Up 3 NFC East: No. 5 Giants, No. 12 Eagles, No. 14 Cowboys, No. 27 Redskins NFL Top 5: No. 1 Patriots, No. 2 Broncos, No. 3 Steelers, No. 4 Panthers, No. 5 Giants Comments: “At 2-0, their defense is carrying them to the fast start. It’s really an improved unit.” — Pete Prisco"

Most noteworthy, the ability of the Giants offense to outscore the opposition is noteworthy.  As good as the Giants have been this season, the team  may be falling prey to the same bad habits. Namely, not maintaining possession long enough to establish control and momentum of the game.

Ideally, a 50/50 split is what the Giants should strive for to make amends.