The New York Giants “visited” their co-tenants, the New York Jets, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon to close out the 2022 preseason.
It was the 53rd time in the past 54 years these local rivals have faced off in the preseason (there was no game in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions) and the first day matchup since 1977.
Jets-Giants deep PS trivia: Today is 6th time in 53-gm history of summer rivalry that both teams enter undefeated (not incl PS openers of course). Jets' record in those first 5 battles of unbeatens: 1-4. Only win in 1992 by 20-14. QBs that night: Nagle/OBrien vs Hostetler/Simms.
— Randy Lange (@rlangejets) August 28, 2022
Both clubs have experienced key injuries this summer and wisely sat many of their starters and stars. The ones that did dress played sparingly. The Jets played their starters early on before giving way to the reserves in the second quarter. Veteran Joe Flacco started at quarterback in place of the injured Zach Wilson (knee).
The Giants didn’t have much of a choice in some cases as they have so many players hurting and/or rehabbing at the moment.
Players ruled out for Sunday’s preseason finale: WR Sterling Shepard, WR CJ Board, OL Shane Lemieux, OL Josh Ezeudu, OL Ben Bredeson, OL Garrett McGhin, OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux, OLB Azeez Ojulari, OLB Elerson Smith, CB Rodarius Williams, S Dane Belton and K Graham Gano.
— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) August 26, 2022
The Giants began the game on defense with mostly backups. Linebackers Blake Martinez, Tae Crowder and Jihad Ward and cornerback Aaron Robinson were the only starters on the field.
Veteran defensive lineman Leonard Williams did not play again. He did not see any game snaps in the preseason but is said that he will be ready for the regular season.
On offense, quarterback Daniel Jones sat out. Tyrod Taylor and Davis Webb handled the quarterbacking duties.
Running back Saquon Barkley was also held out. Free agent Matt Brieda drew the start, his first action of the preseason.
Jon Feliciano, who has been hampered by injuries this summer, started at center. Wide receiver Kenny Golladay also started. Take away what you want from that.
The Giants’ starting offensive line was: Feliciano, Devery Hamilton at left tackle, Jamil Douglas at left guard with Max Garcia and Will Holden at right guard and tackle.
Bros 😄 pic.twitter.com/SYdtc6fljz
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 28, 2022