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Daniel Jones report card: NY Giants QB leaves early in win over Bengals

By Danny Friedman

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 29: Trainers tend to Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants after he is injured during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 29: Trainers tend to Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants after he is injured during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OHIO – NOVEMBER 29: Evan Engram #88 of the New York Giants makes a reception as Vonn Bell #24 of the Cincinnati Bengals gives chase during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO – NOVEMBER 29: Evan Engram #88 of the New York Giants makes a reception as Vonn Bell #24 of the Cincinnati Bengals gives chase during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

Daniel Jones’ Best Throw of the Day

Situation: 3rd & 2 from the NY Giants’ 43-yard line, with the game tied 0-0, with 12:19 remaining in the 1st quarter.

The NY Giants came out with a bang on their first drive. They ran the ball well and made the throws necessary to move the chains.

Jones’ best throw of the day came on the game’s first drive. On 3rd & 2 from their own 43, Jones had Evan Engram to his right with three receivers to his left. It was man coverage from the Cincy defense and Jones audibled at the line to the perfect man-beater concept.

Jones took the snap and instantly looked to Engram as his first read. He made the smart decision to try and hit a big play in one on one man coverage and let Engram make a play. Evan burned his man downfield and got a step on him giving Jones a chance to make the deep throw.

Jones took his shot and delivered a perfect pass into the hands of Engram running full stride. From there, Engram took off running about 25 more yards and brought the Big Blue offense to the Bengals’ 4-yard line. From there, it wasn’t easy sledding as it took four run attempts to cash in for six but Gallman’s plow on 4th down got the job done when it was needed.

It was exciting to see  Jones make a great first read and connect with his receiver deep downfield. Engram, while still making weekly mistakes like today’s fumble, is still a key weapon for the Giants offense and he seems to have full support and confidence from his quarterback. If #8 and #88 can make a formidable duo, the NY Giants’ offense will have many more opportunities to make plays all over the field.

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