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NY Giants defense powers 23-20 win over Washington | instant analysis

By Matt Lombardo

Nov 8, 2020; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) passes the ball as New York Giants strong safety Jabrill Peppers (21) defends in the second quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2020; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) passes the ball as New York Giants strong safety Jabrill Peppers (21) defends in the second quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 8, 2020; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants running back Alfred Morris (41) carries the ball against the Washington Football Team during the second quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2020; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants running back Alfred Morris (41) carries the ball against the Washington Football Team during the second quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Backfield committee taking shape for stretch-run

With Devonta Freeman out, the Giants turned to Alfred Morris and Wayne Gallman to power the running game, and that’s exactly what they did, particularly in the second half.

At one point in the third quarter, Morris and Gallman combined to average 5.5 yards per carry in the game and each had their share of explosive runs.

While Morris turned the clock back, averaging 7.4 per carry on his way to a 67 yard performance, Gallman consistently not only churned out tough yards but on several occasions looked on the cusp of breaking off a long run or more.

Gallman finished with a team-high 68 yards and a touchdown.

If the Giants are able to replicate their first half success in coming weeks and the ground attack with Gallman and Morris prove capable of salting out games, the offense might be able to pull off some upsets over the second half of the season.

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