The New York Giants had several stand-out stars in a 41-35 overtime victory over the Washington Redskins in Week 16, including running back Saquon Barkley, who graded out better than any back with at least 10 carries this week.
Vintage Saquon Barkley returned against the Redskins, as he’s the highest graded running back in the NFL among all RBs with at least 10 carries this week.
Barkley’s 8.6 yards per attempt is the most in any game this season for a running back with 20+ carries in a game.
— PFF NY Giants (@PFF_Giants) December 23, 2019
In addition to Barkley, who set a franchise record in yards from scrimmage, rookie quarterback Daniel Jones, who set multiple all-time marks with his five-touchdown performance, also received a nod.
Daniel Jones delivered his best passing performance of the season against the Redskins yesterday with a 78.4 passing grade, and becoming the first rookie to ever throw 350 yards, 5 TDs and no INTs.
Jones dominated from a clean pocket completing 76%, 9.2 yards per attempt, 4 TDs
— PFF NY Giants (@PFF_Giants) December 23, 2019
On the defensive side of the ball, linebacker Lorenzo Carter had one of the best performances of his career, recording 1.5 sacks, 1.5 tackles for a loss, four QB hits and six pressures.
Lorenzo Carter had the best game of his career rushing the passer yesterday, recording 2 sacks on 6 total pressures to go with an 83.3 overall grade
— PFF NY Giants (@PFF_Giants) December 23, 2019
Going back to the offense for a moment, Jones may have received a 78.4 passing grade, but was given an overall grade of 72.5, which was lower than the 74.2 grade he received for his performance against the Green Bay Packers in Week 13 (20/37, 240 yrds, 1 TD, 3 INT).
PFF graded Daniel Jones lower yesterday than they did against Green Bay
V. Washington
28/42 352 yards 5 TD 0 INT
PFF Grade 72.8V. Green Bay
20/37 240 yards 1 TD 3 INT
PFF Grade 74.2How dare you simple minded fans challenge the almighty PFF?
— Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) December 23, 2019
Make of that what you will.
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