The NY Giants’ losing skid came to a halt, in a blowout win over the Carolina Panthers that was led by Daniel Jones’ versatility and consistency
The NY Giants are back in the winning column.
After a 1-5 start, the Giants have at least given themselves another week to survive in the now hyper-competitive NFC and NFC East.
The Washington Football Team and Philadelphia Eagles both lost Sunday, while the Cowboys are on bye.
Suddenly, following a 25-3 blowout win, the NY Giants are within striking distance.
Daniel Jones played a cool, comfortable game with some highlight plays and some drives ending with points. The NY Giants scored 25 points but they could easily have scored 30+ Sunday with points left on the board due to missed opportunities.
Jones was 23/33 for 203 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions.
The NY Giants utilized Jones on Sunday as not just a running QB, but as a three-dimensional offensive threat with some wide receiver action as well.
New York won, Jones avoided any turnovers, and was only sacked two times that were insignificant when looking back on the game.
Here’s the QB Report Card for Daniel Jones in Week 7.
Daniel Jones Best Moment of The Day
Daniel Jones capped off a NY Giants in the 3rd quarter that was easily the most fun and entertaining drive of football in MetLife Stadium all season.
Jones started the drive off with a 15-yard hookup with Darius Slayton. Jones then picked up a 3rd & 12 with a nifty floater pass over the top to Devontae Booker in space for a first down. On the next play, things got funky.
The Giants set up in shotgun with Booker next to Jones and Dante Pettis wideout to his left. Jones handed the ball off to booker who then flipped a literal backward to a cutting Pettis behind him. the Giants ran their own version of the ‘Philly Special’ and came out with an awesome play. Jones deceived the defense and went out downfield to catch a pass. Pettis hit him in stride and made his own OBJ impression and snagged a one-hander and took a big hit falling to the ground.
The inside story of NY Giants’ Daniel Jones’ one-handed catch vs. Panthers
Daniel Jones pulled down a one-handed catch on a trick play that sparked the NY Giants' offense in a blowout win over the Panthers.
This play juiced up the stadium, the offense, and the team. It was sorely missing from the game and much needed. The New York New York Special worked and was an instant boom for the entire team.
The NY offense further marched down the field. Later in the drive, Jones connected with Dante Pettis for a 5-yard TD pass for the Giants’ first touchdown of the day. It was an exciting drive that was capped off with six points. if only every drive could look that way, the NY Giants would have a much different outlook right now.
Daniel Jones Week 7 Final Grade: B
Daniel Jones was very solid Sunday. It wasn’t the most spectacular or jazzy performance, but he consistently picked up 3rd downs, made plays when they needed to be had, and ultimately won the game.
The Giants led most of the game. For once, they preserved the lead, and even better, they built on their lead and made it a two-score game. The defense played spectacular Sunday with a performance many hoped for and expected the first six weeks.
The NY Giants will move to 2-5 and hang alive in the NFC East. They need to find a way to keep the momentum alive next week and somehow beat the insurmountable KC Chiefs.