Offensive Struggles Persist

Daniel Jones now holds a 1-15 record in primetime games, including 0-8 on Monday Night Football. Unfortunately, he continues to falter when the stakes are highest and hasn’t found a way to deliver under pressure.

Jones had two chances to tie the game late but couldn’t make it happen. On the second attempt, Jones forced a throw into coverage and missed a wide-open receiver in the middle of the field, ending what had been a promising drive with no timeouts left and the ball being intercepted.

Tyrone Tracy looked like the clear first-choice running back, logging 20 carries while Devin Singletary saw just two. Tracy’s performance suggests he’s solidifying his spot as the Giants’ RB1.

Malik Nabers had some bright moments, but a dropped pass on a crucial third down ended a potential scoring drive. There’s no need to panic about the drops just yet — it seems to be more of a connection issue between Nabers and Jones.

Darius Slayton stood out with several impressive catches. If the Giants decide to trade him, they may get the best value now, with his stock as high as it’s likely to get ahead of the November 5th trade deadline.

Defensive Issues

Azeez Ojulari added two more sacks to his total, continuing to boost his trade value. Teams looking for pass-rush help will likely be reaching out to the Giants about him as the trade deadline approaches.

However, the Giants’ secondary was exposed, giving up several big plays to the Steelers’ receivers. Another concern was the benching of rookie Deonte Banks, especially with the team already thin at cornerback. Banks may not be ready to be the shutdown CB1 the Giants hoped for and could settle in as more of a CB2.

Special Teams and Missed Opportunities

The referees missed a roughing-the-kicker penalty on Matt Haack, which could have given the Giants some much-needed momentum. It’s unfortunate, but struggling teams often don’t get those calls on the road.

Kicker Greg Joseph was once again reliable, going 4-for-4 on field goals. He’s now 13-for-16 on the season, showing consistency when the Giants need it most.

What’s Next for the Giants?

With a 2-6 record, the Giants appear to be heading toward another high draft pick. Their next game against the Commanders won’t be an easy matchup either. The Commanders, currently sitting in first place, are poised to give the Giants serious trouble.

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