10-34. That’s what the New York Giants record has been since the 2017 season. What does that equate to? A lot of losing and a lot of frustration over the course of three seasons.
And on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, it was no different as the Giants dropped their eighth straight of the season and lost, 31-13, which put them at 2-10 and in sole possession of last place in the NFC East.
With the loss, the Giants were officially eliminated from all playoff contention — not that many people thought that they were going to the postseason at this point anyway.
Now the focus shifts to where the Giants will land for the 2020 NFL Draft, as they are currently in the driver’s seat for the second overall pick and just one game back for the first pick. It’s not something the fan base wants to see, but when you’re 2-10, that’s what happens.
Following the loss to the Packers, whose stock was up and down for the Giants?
Stock up: Saquon Barkley
After facing repeated questions surrounding his health, Barkley really looked like the guy we all saw last year against Green Bay.
He ran for 83 yards and had 32 receiving yards, giving him 115 total yards and his first 100-plus yard game since the loss against the Detroit Lions back in October.
Whether Barkley will ever be fully healthy or not remains to be seen, but on Sunday, he sure looked healthy enough to be effective.
Stock down: Daniel Jones
Yes, it was the first time Jones was playing in the snow and in the elements of New Jersey in December.
But in the end, Jones struggled. While Aaron Rodgers was thriving in the elements at MetLife Stadium, Jones didn’t.
Aside from the one touchdown pass he had, Jones threw three interceptions and had another fumble, although he didn’t lose it this time.
All in all, it’s a learning experience for him and one he should strive to improve from.