New York Giants news for Monday
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From Big Blue View
- Giants-Vikings final score: Giants pummeled by Minnesota, 28-6
- ‘Things I think’: Worst possible way for Giants to start the season
- 4 things we learned from the Giants’ 28-6 loss to the Vikings
- Dexter Lawrence on fans booing at the home opener: ‘I don’t respect it’
- Giants-Vikings inactives: Boogie Basham, Tre Hawkins among inactives
- Giants injury news: Punt returner Gunner Olszewski, Carter Coughlin out, Nick McCloud questionable
- Giants-Vikings Week 1: Live updates
Other Giant observations
Giants report card: Brian Daboll’s first game as play-caller was a complete disaster | New York Post
What do they often say? It’s not the plays, it’s the players. Well, Brian Daboll better hope that is true because his debut as the play-caller on offense was an abject disaster. There were no answers to be found. The first game for defensive coordinator Shane Bowen was nothing special — allowing a 99-yard drive was brutal and his vow to stop the run was not realized. There was no crispness to much that went on out there.
Brian Daboll: I have to do a better job all the way around | Pro Football Talk
“There’s a lot of things to clean up. I’ve got to do a better job all the way around and that’s what I’ll do,” Daboll said in his postgame press conference. The Giants ran 17 more plays than the Vikings, but were outgained by more than 70 yards and Jones was 22-of-42 while being sacked five times.
Not a lot to say afterwards from the Giants brass
Asked John Mara if he had any comment. He didn’t break stride or alter his gaze at all #Giants
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) September 8, 2024
Key takeaways from Vikings’ rout of Giants: Sam Darnold shines, N.Y. offense sputters and more | The Athletic
Jones only completed a smidge over 50 percent of his passes, while New York running back Devin Singletary ran for 37 yards on 10 carries. Minnesota’s coverage and pass rush groups were stout. They hit Jones 10 times. They sacked him four times. They also had five pass deflections.
Vikings 28, NY Giants 6: Daniel Jones, Giants fall to Sam Darnold, Vikings | The Record
Jones never looked in sync against the Vikings and defensive coordinator Brian Flores. His throws skipped at the feet of receivers in key spots. He double-clutched far too many times. It’s everything critics say defines Jones’ play, and why the Giants are not going to rebound this season with him at the helm of the offense.
Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll Still Backing QB Daniel Jones | SI.com
Despite the quarterback’s latest clunker, head coach Brian Daboll didn’t sound like someone ready to make a change at quarterback.
“We’re going to watch everything,” he said in response to the question, adding, “That’s not in my mind.”
No more excuses — Daniel Jones must play better, or Giants should explore other QB options | SNY.tv
But this game was most an indictment on Jones. He missed open receivers, which thwarted drives. He held the ball too long, which led to sacks (five). Daboll calling plays was supposed to mean a more aggressive attack. Instead, Jones attempted just one pass beyond 20 yards. There were chances to stretch the field, Jones seemed to second-guess what he was seeing.
One more performance like this and it’s time for a change. First impressions are usually the right impressions. There’s enough evidence now to illustrate Jones is the player Schoen thought he was when he declined his fifth-year option, and not the one he handed that $160-million extension.
NFL Week 1 Stock Up/Stock Down: Josh Allen, Justin Fields, Sam Darnold Start Hot While Bengals, Giants, Panthers Flail | ProFootballNetwork.com
Stock Down | New York Giants. Daniel Jones might have to worry about his contract structure eventually getting him benched. But if he keeps playing like he did in New York’s Week 1 loss to the Vikings, Jones might get pulled before any financial questions come into play.
Malek Nabers with Ray Flaherty’s family
Malik Nabers and the family of Ray Flaherty pic.twitter.com/g8lGEzVnrb
— New York Giants (@Giants) September 7, 2024
Instant Analysis: Giants fall to Vikings, 28-6 | Giants.com
Starting nickel cornerback Dru Phillips wasn’t the only rookie to have his hand in a takeaway. Linebacker Darius Muasau, a sixth-rounder from UCLA who started on Sunday, intercepted a pass that was tipped high in the air by a charging Lawrence near the end of the third quarter.
Giants don’t like the MetLife boos? Brace yourself, fellas. It’s only going to get worse | Politi | nj.com
The booing started just six minutes into the season opener, and if that seemed premature, just know that the paying customers at MetLife Stadium can smell a gridiron disaster before it even begins to unfold. They have developed something akin to a sixth sense for bad football.
They see dead teams.
Saquon Barkley says Brian Daboll reached out before the Eagles-Packers game on Friday | Bleeding Green Nation
He didn’t want to talk too much about the past, explaining that he still has a lot of good relationships with players and coaches from the Giants, admitting that Brian Daboll even reached out earlier on Friday to wish his luck in his Eagles debut.
“I’m thankful for the last six years that I had in New York. I wouldn’t be the man I am today without it, and I still got great relationships with all those guys. I even talked to [Brian] Daboll today, he wished me luck. So, still having a great relationship with those guys, but I’m just happy to be here, happy to be with this organization, and I just look forward to the future.”
This week’s opponent
Commanders place Marcus Mariota on IR, sign Sam Hartman to 53-man roster | Pro Football Network
Washington’s veteran backup will be sidelined for at least the next four weeks.
Around the league
Dak Prescott, Cowboys agree to terms on four-year, $240 million contract extension ahead of opener | NFL.com
Saquon Barkley’s stellar Eagles debut should put the NFL on notice | FOX Sports
New Texans Stefon Diggs, Joe Mixon do ‘everything’ in win | ESPN.com
Jordan Love suffers MCL sprain, avoids ACL damage in closing seconds vs. Eagles | FOX Sports
Patriots’ Jerod Mayo gets game ball after first win as coach | ESPN.com
Kendrick Lamar to perform at Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in New Orleans | NFL.com
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