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Giants lose to Chargers, 37-21: Instant analysis

Analyzing the New York Giants’ 37-21 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Week 14.

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It was another tough test for the undermanned New York Giants on Sunday as they faced off against the Chargers in Los Angeles. A really tough test.

The Giants were without starting quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) again but were saved the indignity of starting the very green Jake Fromm when Mike Glennon cleared the concussion protocol on Friday.

It didn’t really matter. The Giants did not put up much of a fight. They can’t score on offense and now they can’t seem to stop the opposition from scoring.

That’s a bad combination in any sport.

The Chargers dominated the first half, holding the football for over 18 minutes and gaining 18 first downs to the Giants’ six. Los Angeles put up 289 yards of offense buoyed by the passing of second-year phenom Justin Herbert, who threw for 204 yards and two scores, the second one coming on a 59-yard strike to Jalen Guyton with 23 seconds remaining.

The Giants have now been outscored 59-0 in the final two minutes of halves this season.

The second half was unwatchable. Nothing the Giants did seemed to work from fake punts to gadget plays. Meanwhile the Chargers, who are in the playoff hunt, appeared as if they didn’t want to get anyone injured since the game was over early, just like this season has been for the Giants.

The final was 37-21, but the Chargers had taken their foot off the gas at 37-7, as stated, allowing the Giants two late touchdown drives.

At 4-9, they sealed another losing season — their fifth straight and eighth in the last nine years. One more loss and they will have their fifth consecutive double-digit loss season making this era of Giants football the worst stretch in franchise history.

Both owners, John Mara and Steve Tisch, watched from the press level. Neither could be pleased with this garbage performance by their team. One has to wonder what they’ll be doing to rectify the situation come the end of the season.

Notes

  • Eli Penny’s three-yard touchdowns reception was the first one scored by a Giants’ running back or receiver in the first quarter of a game since Week 7 against Carolina.
  • The Giants got stiffed in the second quarter when they stuffed Herbert on a QB sneak on fourth and one at the five. The Chargers were called for a false start on the play, so they got an opportunity to kick a 27-yard field goal to extend their lead to 17-7.
  • Defensive lineman Leonard Williams left the game in the second quarter with an elbow injury.
  • Tight end Kyle Rudolph had a 60-yard catch and run in the first quarter. It was the longest reception of his 11-year NFL career.

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Giants clinch fifth straight losing season with 37-21 defeat vs. Chargers

With a 37-21 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, the New York Giants drop to 4-9 and secure their fifth consecutive losing season.

The New York Giants’ struggles continued against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, as they fell 37-21. The loss clinches their fifth straight losing season.

The Giants have struggled to put points on the board and Sunday was absolutely no exception. Mike Glennon and the team’s offense continued to struggle, while the defense spent a ton of time on the field which made it hard to keep up with the Chargers scoring.

Giants fall to Chargers: Winners, losers and those in between

Here are the winners, losers and those in between from the New York Giants’ Week 14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

The New York Giants convened in Arizona this week in hopes of resetting and then coming out strong against the Los Angeles Chargers.

That did not happen.

One week removed from what many considered their worst performance of the year, the Giants did everything they could to top it. They were blown out of the water from the opening whistle and any success they did have came as the result of desperation and cleanup.

If there were any questions remaining about jobs being on the line, they were answered in Week 14. Brace yourselves for yet another rebuild, Giants fans.

Here’s a look at the winners and losers (and those in between) from Sunday’s latest embarrassment.

Giants’ Derek Dooley: Hard to get skill players involved when they’re injured

New York Giants tight ends coach Derek Dooley says it’s hard to get skill players involved and producing when they’re riding the pine hurt.

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The New York Giants have seen a lack of production from their skill position players this season. High-priced free agent wide receiver Kenny Golladay, who has repeatedly expressed his frustrations, is the perfect example.

Golladay was brought in to be a big-play receiver who makes contested catches and serves as a primary red zone threat. But to date, he has just 26 receptions for 409 yards and zero touchdowns.

Similarly, tight end Kyle Rudolph has 19 receptions for 165 yards and one touchdown. Rookie wide receiver Kadarius Toney has just 35 receptions for 392 yards and no touchdowns. And fellow wide receiver Sterling Shepard has 32 catches for 324 yards and one touchdown.

You can go on down the line and the production from those players just isn’t there. So, how do the Giants get these guys more involved?

Tight ends coach Derek Dooley explained the difficultly in a very straightforward way on Thursday.

“Obviously, the first key element of getting the skill players involved is having them dress out on game day, which is a really important thing. It’s hard to get them the ball when they’re in the sweat suit,” Dooley said.

And there you pretty much have it.

The Giants currently lead the NFL in players on injured reserve and that doesn’t even count the number of starts missed due to injury. For example, Golladay and Toney have missed three games, Shepard has missed seven games, Rudolph missed a game and running back Saquon Barkley has missed four games.

Again, you can just keep going down the line and finding more of the same.

Even when the Giants’ skill players are healthy and on the field, the production has been lacking. Part of that is likely due to rust and rapport issues, but Dooley suggests there’s more to it.

“When you’re on good offenses, which all of us on our staff have been a part of, not only are the good players playing with a great spirit, but then when the other guys, the role players, get an opportunity they pounce on it,” Dooley said.

For the Giants, the role players have been just as banged up as the starters. The same issues persist there in terms of continuity and familiarity. It’s become a revolving door at nearly every position.

“Obviously, the results are not what we want and that’s our job to try to get a better result,” Dooley added.

The Giants have just five games remaining to figure it out. Unfortunately, with injuries now plaguing their quarterbacks, an turn of the corner is going to be much more difficult than it would have been just a few weeks ago.

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Giants lose to Dolphins, 20-9: Instant analysis

Analyzing the New York Giants’ 20-9 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 13.

The New York Giants hobbled into their Week 13 matchup with the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. They hobbled out with another humiliating loss that is sure to further erode fan confidence and interest.

Mike Glennon was in at quarterback for the injured Daniel Jones (neck), who could be done the season. Jones is ‘week-to-week’ right now but reports indicate he could miss significant time depending on medical tests this week.

First-round draft pick Kadarius Toney and veteran wideout Sterling Shepard were both inactive again with quad issues, as was starting cornerback Adoree’ Jackson.

Right tackle Nate Solder (elbow), tight end Kyle Rudolph (ankle), wide receiver John Ross (illness/quad) and fullback/special teamer Cullen Gillaspia (calf) all dressed but entered the game with ‘questionable’ tags.

Wide receiver Kenny Golladay left the game in the second quarter with injured ribs but returned in the second half.

The defense picked up where they left off last week against Philadelphia and carried the team the best they could, but the offense is still so pathetically bad that a 10-6 deficit after three quarters seemed insurmountable.

When Miami scored a touchdown early in the fourth quarter to extend their lead to 17-6, the game was essentially sealed. The final was 20-9.

Glennon is a professional backup and he has his limitations, which he showed several times during the afternoon. He got little help from his teammates and coaches in this game which didn’t help.

The Giants dropped to 4-8 on the year and have now lost eight or more games for the fifth straight season and in eight of their last nine.

Notes

  • The point spread at game time was Miami -7 with an over/under of 40. That was a layup given the way the Giants have played this year.
  • The nine points scored in this game were the lowest output of the season. They have scored 20 or fewer points in eight of their 12 games this year. They have not scored 30 points in a game this season.
  • The Giants committed just one turnover — a deep pass that was intercepted — and were flagged for just three penalties for 23 yards.
  • For the first time this season, the Giants did not have a takeaway.
  • The Giants surrendered a touchdown with 26 seconds remaining in the first half. They have now been outscored 52-0 in the final two minutes of the first half this season.
  • Graham Gano’s 51-yard field goal in the fourth quarter set a new franchise record for 50-yarders in a single season (6).

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Giants’ Daniel Jones, Adoree’ Jackson among 4 out vs. Dolphins

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones and CB Adoree’ Jackson are among four out vs. the Miami Dolphins, while two wide receivers are doubtful.

The New York Giants enter Week 13 with an opportunity to get back into the playoff hunt, but they will have to do it extremely shorthanded.

Head coach Joe Judge announced on Friday that quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) had not been cleared for contact and was subsequently ruled out. Veteran Mike Glennon will draw the start in his place.

In addition to Jones, the news was nearly as bad for wide receivers Kadarius Toney and Sterling Shepard, each of whom were listed as doubtful.

Meanwhile, cornerback Adoree’ Jackson was also ruled out and right tackle Nate Solder was added to the injury report as questionable.

The Giants’ final injury report can be found below:

Out: QB Daniel Jones (neck), CB Adoree’ Jackson (quad), TE Kaden Smith (knee), LB Trent Harris (ankle)

Doubtful: WR Sterling Shepard (quad), WR Kadarius Toney (oblique/quad)

Questionable: LT Nate Solder (elbow), TE Kyle Rudolph (ankle), WR John Ross (illness/quad), FB Cullen Gillaspia (calf)

Meanwhile, the Dolphins’ final injury report can also be found below (awaiting further updates):

Out: N/A

Doubtful: N/A

Questionable: N/A

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Giants injury report: Daniel Jones, Sterling Shepard limited in practice

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones and WR Sterling Shepard were limited in practice on Thursday. Six others did not participate.

The New York Giants once again took the practice field on Thursday and there was hope for some clarity among injured players.

Quarterback Daniel Jones strapped on his helmet and participated in his second consecutive practice. Offensive assistant Freddie Kitchens was matter-of-fact in saying he expects Jones to be under center in Week 13.

The news wasn’t nearly as positive for wide receiver Kadarius Toney, who was relegated to side work with trainers. His status for Sunday’s game in Miami is very much in doubt.

Things are uncertain for wide receiver Sterling Shepard as well. The veteran did limited on-field work — a step up from Wednesday — but likely needs to clear more hurdles before returning.

Finally, cornerback Adoree’ Jackson seemed somewhere in between working on the side and lingering on the field. Either way, his status does not appear promising.

Thursday’s full injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: LB Trent Harris (ankle), FB Cullen Gillaspia (calf), CB Adoree’ Jackson (quad), WR John Ross (illness), TE Kaden Smith (knee), WR Kadarius Toney (oblique/quad)

Limited participant: QB Daniel Jones (neck), TE Kyle Rudolph (ankle), WR Sterling Shepard (quad)

Full participant: N/A

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Giants injury report: Adoree’ Jackson, seven others miss practice

New York Giants CB Adoree’ Jackson and WR Sterling Shepard were among eight who sat out during Wednesday’s walkthrough practice.

The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Wednesday ahead of a Week 13 game against the Miami Dolphins. Understandably, there were a lot of questions in need of answers due to a growing injury pool.

All eyes were first on quarterback Daniel Jones, who suffered a neck injury last Sunday and may or may not play this coming weekend.

The good news? Jones strapped on his helmet and took to the field. Head coach Joe Judge wouldn’t rule him out for Sunday but cautioned that it’s a fluid situation.

Jones was more optimistic, downplaying the injury and admitting he feels a “responsibility” to play.

Meanwhile, wide receiver Sterling Shepard (quad) and cornerback Adoree’ Jackson both stretched prior to practice, but were ultimately listed as non-participants.

For wide receiver Kadarius Toney (quad), things were even worse. He was off to the side with trainers and does not appear ready to go.

Wednesday’s full (projected/walkthrough) injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: LB Trent Harris (ankle), FB Cullen Gillaspia (calf), CB Adoree’ Jackson (quad), WR John Ross (illness), TE Kyle Rudolph (ankle), WR Sterling Shepard (quad), TE Kaden Smith (knee), WR Kadarius Toney (oblique/quad)

Limited participant: QB Daniel Jones (neck)

Full participant: N/A

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Giants defeat Eagles, 13-7: Instant analysis

Analyzing the New York Giants’ 13-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium in Week 12.

The Philadelphia Eagles came into MetLife Stadium a hot team. They had won three of the last four and had averaged over 31 points per game over their last three.

Jason Garrett’s dismissal was supposed to open up the offense. It didn’t happen. The Giants’ offense was still stuck in neutral with Freddie Kitchens calling the plays. They racked up only 264 yards of total offense.

It was the defense that carried the Giants in this game, forcing four turnovers and taking advantage of some poor decisions by Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts, picking him off three times, twice deep in Giants’ territory.

The first half ended with the score, 3-0, in favor of the Giants. It was the first time the Eagles had been shutout in the first half all season and the first time the Giants have held an opponent scoreless at halftime in a game since 2018.

The Giants scored on a 35-yard field goal by Graham Gano after another red zone failure. Gano then missed from 51 yards out. Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts killed two Eagles scoring drives by throwing interceptions deep in Giants’ territory to Darnay Holmes and Tae Crowder.

In the second half, the Giants extended their lead to 10-0 when backup tight end Chris Myarick scored on a one-yard pass form Daniel Jones to complete a 10-play, 58-yard drive.

The Eagles got on the board early in the fourth quarter on a one-yard run by Giant-killer Boston Scott to cap off a 10-play drive on which Philadelphia ran the ball on the last nine.

Gano belted a 39-yarder with 2:55 remaining to extend the score to 13-7. Philadelphia was driving into Giants’ territory when their fourth turnover, a Scott fumble, stopped them dead on the Giants’ 37. Dexter Lawrence poked the ball out from behind and Julian Love recovered.

The Giants saved off one more Eagles drive in the final minute to hold on, 13-7, to improve their record to 4-7 on the year.

Notes

  • The Eagles entered the game having committed just 12 turnovers all season. They had four in this game.
  • The Giants have now intercepted opposing quarterbacks in eight straight games, which is the longest streak since they had a eight game streak back in 2011 (Weeks 3-11).
  • The Giants played without safety Logan Ryan (COVID-19) and wide receiver Sterling Shepard (quad) again. Tight ends Kyle Rudolph (ankle) and Kaden Smith (knee) were also out.
  • Rookie wide receiver Kadarius Toney was inactive with a quad issue. Special teamer and backup fullback Cullen Gillaspia was held out with a calf injury.
  • Linebacker Trent Harris (ankle) and cornerback Adoree’ Jackson (quad) led the game in the first half.
  • The Giants played in their all-white color-rush uniforms for the second week in a row, perhaps in homage to Hall of Fame defensive end Michael Strahan, who had his uniform No. 92 retired in a ceremony at halftime.

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Fantasy Football: Potential bargains, must-plays from Giants-Eagles game

Here’s a look at some potential bargains for daily fantasy from the New York Giants-Philadelphia Eagles Week 12 game on Sunday afternoon.

The New York Giants (3-7) meet the Philadelphia Eagles (5-6) for the first time this season at MetLife Stadium this Sunday.

Here is a quick fantasy outlook of this week’s matchup.