Preseason games aren't always proper measuring sticks for the quality of a team. That was especially true in the New York Giants' Preseason Week 2 matchup with the Miami Dolphins. John Harbaugh's G-Men took on a Dolphins team with limited roster talent that was resting many of its starters.
The Giants looked as dominant as they should, winning by a final score of 26-3.
Before we dive into deeper analysis, here are some knee-jerk reactions to Big Blue's second preseason game of the year.
Instant takeaways from Giants' dominant win over Dolphins
1. Tyrone Tracy Jr. seems to have slipped behind Devin Singletary in the running back room. Singletary took the first offensive drive of the game. Tracy was heavily involved when on the field, but his fumble won't help him regain the trust of his coaching staff. After the addition of Najee Harris, Tracy Jr. may continue to fall down the depth chart.
2. Jameis Winston still has some juice to him. The veteran quarterback turned back the clock on his scramble for the first touchdown of the game. He missed a couple of throws, but the Giants should be confident in their backup QB.
3. Calvin Austin III is settling into a "gadget" role, and he's adding a sense of explosiveness to the offense. The G-Men used him on jet sweeps, screens, and in the return game in this one. He offers a unique skill set in this crowded WR room, only challenged by Braxton Berrios. Austin's success as a punt returner could be enough to push Berrios off the roster.
4. Odell Beckham Jr. has fans everywhere he goes. He caught a ball in the second quarter for a first down, and the Miami crowd was on its feet in excitement. Beckham Jr. spent just a season with the Dolphins and hardly played. He's a clear fan favorite in New York as he fights to make the final roster.
5. Deonte Banks was all over the field for the Giants' defense. He forced multiple incompletions and tracked down ball carriers to make secure tackles. Greg Newsome II is still clinging to a starting cornerback job, but Banks looks ready to be part of the rotation.
6. The kicker battle still seems to be neck-and-neck between Dominic Zvada and Ben Sauls. Zvada earned the first-half work this week, with Sauls coming in for the second half. Both kickers nailed each of their field goals on the day.
7. The Giants' defense was suffocating throughout the game. Sure, it was against Miami's backups, but defenders were rallying to the ball, getting physical at the catch point, and securing tackles in open space. It was encouraging to see from a unit that struggled in 2025.
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