One week removed from an impressive upset of the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, the New York Giants laid an egg against the Arizona Cardinals at home and cost themselves the NFC East lead.
It was an ugly performance from the jump, and no one — not a single coach or player — should escape the crosshairs. It was one of New York’s worst performances of the season and ushers in some genuine concern about the team.
Here’s a look at all the noteworthy stats to come from the Week 14 loss:
- The 19-point margin of defeat was the second-worst for the Giants this season (36-9, San Francisco in Week 4).
- The Giants’ seven points were their lowest offensive output since December 16, 2018 (17-0, Tennessee Titans).
- The Giants’ 159 yards of total offense was their lowest output since September 22, 2013 (150 yards vs. Carolina Panthers).
- New York managed just 81 net yards passing, their lowest total since October 28, 2007 (49 vs. Miami Dolphins).
- The Giants surrendered eight sacks against the Cardinals, their highest total since October 20, 2018 (Arizona, 8).
- The Giants’ 10 first downs were their fewest since October 10, 2019 (10 vs. New England Patriots).
- Dion Lewis’ fumble on second-quarter kickoff return was New York’s first special teams turnover of the season.
- The Giants have not scored any first-half points in back-to-back games for the first time since 2016.
- Daniel Jones had just 11 completions in Week 14, the lowest total of his NFL career.
- Jones did not attempt a rush for the first time in his career.
- Cardinals linebacker Haason Reddick recorded five sacks on Sunday, the most by any Giants opponent in franchise history.
- Rookie safety Xavier McKinney made his first career start.
- Rookie defensive back Jarren Williams made his NFL debut.
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