Final Thoughts on the Giants’ 20-15 Loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
The Giants dropped their Week 4 matchup to the Cowboys, 20-15. There were several issues that stood out in this game, and the loss highlighted some critical areas that need improvement.
Daniel Jones’ Passing Struggles.
Statistically, Daniel Jones had a decent game, throwing for 281 yards on 29-for-40 passing. However, this doesn’t tell the full story. He struggled with his deep throws, with several underthrown balls. One deep ball was picked off on a free play that was called back, while another could have been intercepted by Malik Hooker. Jones needs to improve his deep ball accuracy, as his final deep attempt was also intercepted.
Malik Nabers Shines.
On a positive note, Malik Nabers continued his impressive season, catching 12 passes for 115 yards. He’s quickly becoming one of the better wideouts in the league. The Giants can only hope that his concussion isn’t serious, as Nabers has clearly become the team’s top receiver.
Wide Receiver Woes.
Outside of Nabers’ play, the Giants’ wide receivers didn’t help Jones much. There were far too many dropped passes, including a critical drop by Wan’Dale Robinson late in the game. This was a catch the Giants desperately needed to extend a drive that could have led to a win.
Running Game Disappears.
The Giants’ rushing attack was non-existent, with just 24 carries for 26 yards, averaging only 1.1 yards per carry. This is particularly concerning since the Cowboys had previously given up over 200 rushing yards to both the Saints and Ravens.
Jalin Hyatt’s Disappearance.
Jalin Hyatt has been almost invisible through four games, recording zero catches, zero yards, and only two targets. The Giants need more production from him. I’m waiting to see what the total snap count was for Hyatt, my guess was pretty low.
Deonte Banks’ Coverage Concerns.
Deonte Banks had a rough day, getting burned by CeeDee Lamb on a long touchdown. He’s looking more like a second corner rather than a lockdown one.
Pass Rush Problems.
Kayvon Thibodeaux managed one sack on Dak Prescott, but the Giants struggled to bring him down consistently. Brian Burns, meanwhile, has failed to make a significant impact, with only one sack through four games. Burns’ name wasn’t called much, which isn’t a good sign.
Kicking Game Keeps Giants Afloat.
Greg Joseph was the Giants’ entire offense, nailing five field goals, including one from 52 yards. A game of only field goals is obviously not a winning formula.
Cowboys Continue to Dominate the Rivalry.
The Cowboys have now beaten the Giants seven straight times, winning 14 of their last 15 matchups since 2017. The Giants’ inability to convert drives into touchdowns remains a consistent problem.
Looking Ahead.
The Giants now get a 10-day break before they travel to Seattle to take on the Seahawks. Seattle could be 4-0 by then, making it a tough matchup for the Giants. This extended time off gives the team an opportunity to regroup and fix their mistakes.
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