NY Giants studs and duds from loss to Broncos: Sterling Shepard alone can't carry offense

NY Giants studs and duds from loss to Broncos: Sterling Shepard alone can’t carry offense

Sterling Shepard of the Giants scores a first half TD as the Denver Broncos came to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ to play the New York Giants in the first game of the 2021 season on September 12, 2021.The Denver Broncos Came To Metlife Stadium In East Rutherford Nj To Play The New York Giants In The First Game Of The 2021 Season On September 12 2021 /

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Sep 12, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) and New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) defend against Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports /

STUD: NY Giants safety Xavier McKinney

McKinney saw starter-caliber snaps in the first game of his second NFL season, and for the most part looked like he belonged in the starting lineup.

In the first half, McKinney did a nice job of leaping to bat away a Teddy Bridgewater pass near the sideline to Jerry Jeudy that would have moved the Broncos into the red zone, and McKinney was relatively stellar in coverage all game.

McKinney finished with three tackles and two pass breakups, while making a strong case that he should remain in the starting lineup alongside Ryan.

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