Something to build on

Okay, I lied. There were some positives. Placekicker Aldrick Rosas, who had missed a kick in five straight games, made all of his attempts on a miserable day in Northern New Jersey. Go figure. The Giants were led by two rookies — wide receiver Darius Slayton and tight end Kaden Smith — in the passing game. Smith caught six passes for 70 yards and Slayton had six grabs for 44 yards. Slayton’s best grab — a 29-yard fingertip job down the left sideline — was nullified by offsetting penalties.

Rookie Julian Love, a little-used fourth-round draft pick, finally made his first NFL start, filling in at strong safety for the injured Jabrill Peppers (back). Love recorded seven tackles (four solo) and forced a fumble.

Long snapper Zak DeOssie, who was placed on injured reserve (wrist) on Saturday, was replaced by Colin Holba. Holba was signed off the practice squad on Saturday and there were no issues in the “operation” of the kicking game.

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