5 takeaways from the NY Giants terrible loss vs. the Seahawks in Week 8

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 30: Richie James #80 of the New York Giants fumbles the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Lumen Field on October 30, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) /

2.Richie James can’t be trusted returning punts

Richie James should never return another punt for the Giants. Heck, he may not deserve to suit up for another game either. Unfortunately for James, this was inarguably his worst game, as two costly turnovers set up the Seahawks in fantastic position. James’ two fumbled punt returns set up two Seattle scores.

The first fumble was bad enough, but then his second set up the Seahawks deep in NY territory late in the action. With Seattle up 20-13, the Giants defense was getting the ball back for Jones and Co. to try and tie this one up. It felt like Big Blue would find a way to even things up and make the battle interesting.

Instead, James coughed up the ball, showcasing terrible security of the pigskin. Moments later, Kenneth Walker III took a carry from Geno Smith and rumbled his way to the end zone for a back-breaking touchdown. That gave Seattle its 27-13 lead, and there was no miracle down the stretch for the Giants. That’s on James.

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