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NY Giants vs. Broncos takeaways: Daniel Jones fumble proves costly in loss

By Matt Lombardo

Sep 12, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) sacks New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) sacks New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sterling Shepard #3 of the New York Giants (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /

The NY Giants’ offense funnels through Sterling Shepard

Sunday, Sterling Shepard was the most efficient player on the field for the NY Giants’ offense, and that may wind up being the case for a bit.

As Kenny Golladay was a virtual nonfactor, catching four passes for just 64 yards, and first-round rookie Kadarius Toney’s only contribution was a six-yard loss on one of the more bizarre play calls you’ll see in the first quarter, Shepard continued to be Jones’ favorite target.

In addition to tiptoeing down the sideline for a touchdown, after beating Broncos first-round pick Patrick Surtain in the first half, Shepard hauled in seven passes for 113 yards and a touchdown.

After a summer where Golladay, Toney and Jones were rarely on the field together during training camp, and running back Saquon Barkley continues to build back towards full strength and effectiveness, Shepard could continue to be the focal point of the NY Giants’ aerial attack.

Matt Lombardo is FanSided’s National NFL Insider and writes Between The Hash Marks each Wednesday. Email Matt: Matt.Lombardo@FanSided.com.

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