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Good, Bad, and Ugly from NY Giants loss to Washington Football Team

By Carly Mersky

Sep 16, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) attempts to Catcha touchdown pass against the Washington Football Team in the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 16, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) attempts to Catcha touchdown pass against the Washington Football Team in the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 16, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants center Nick Gates (65) is consoled by Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) and New York defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

The Ugly

Nick Gates injured himself quickly in the game with a lower leg fracture.

The Giants defense gave up a touchdown right before halftime. In the first half, Giants had three pressures on 19 Taylor Heinickie drop backs, per NextGen Stats.

Washington had seven pressures on 14 Jones drop backs, per NextGen Stats. In the second half, Slayton was wide open in the end zone for a touchdown, but couldn’t grab onto the ball. Adoree’ Jackson got burnt by Ricky Seals-Jones for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

Dexter Lawrence jumped offsides on a field goal, which ended up giving Dustin Hopkins another shot at a field goal, which led them to win.

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