Giants rout Colts, reach playoffs for 1st time since 2016
1 year, 11 months ago

Giants rout Colts, reach playoffs for 1st time since 2016

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Gatorade bath for the head coach returned. Daniel Jones threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more and the Giants routed the Indianapolis Colts 38-10 Sunday to return to the postseason for the first time since 2016. We worked hard, starting in the spring with these guys with the new coaching staff, and it’s all playing out.” Landon Collins, one of two players from the ’16 team, broke the game open late in the second quarter with a 52-yard pick-6 as the Giants put a final stamp on a surprising playoff run. I’ve got to keep these guys playing good football for the last week, and try to get a win and finish this season off in the right way,” Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday said. The Colts finished with 252 yards and had seven penalties for 60 yards.. Colts linebacker Bobby Okereke had a season-high 17 tackles.. Barkley finished with 58 yards rushing and has 1,312 yards for the season, breaking his career high of 1,307 set in 2018.. Jones has 708 yards rushing, extending his team record for a quarterback.. Collins’ pick-6 was his second of his career.

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Winning for the Giants was worth the cost of losing control of the No. 1 overall draft pick
1 day, 23 hours ago

Winning for the Giants was worth the cost of losing control of the No. 1 overall draft pick

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — This isn’t the year for New York Giants fans to be upset about losing control of the No. “We come in, we do everything we can to prepare for the week and go out there to play as good as we can play, coach as good as we can play, and that’s where our focus is.” …

Giants beat the Colts but lost the coveted No. 1 draft pick
2 days, 9 hours ago

Giants beat the Colts but lost the coveted No. 1 draft pick

Associated Press  

The New York Giants lost by winning. So much for Shedeur Sanders’ Giants-themed cleats unless New York trades up to get the Colorado quarterback. “The playoff is out of contention, you understand what they’re saying,” quarterback Drew Lock said after throwing for 309 yards and four touchdowns. “But at the same time, it’s nice to say we’re going to go …

Playing without Anthony Richardson, the Colts lose to the Giants and have their playoff hopes end
2 days, 19 hours ago

Playing without Anthony Richardson, the Colts lose to the Giants and have their playoff hopes end

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Indianapolis Colts had everything to play for against the New York Giants in the penultimate game of the season. Drew Lock threw four touchdown passes and ran for another, the defense intercepted two Joe Flacco passes and recovered a fumble and the Giants won for the first time since Oct. 6. That’s a group effort, …

The hapless Giants will have one last chance to win at home when the Colts visit Sunday
5 days, 19 hours ago

The hapless Giants will have one last chance to win at home when the Colts visit Sunday

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — For a team with that’s 2-13 and currently holds the No. “But I think we just continue to give it our best foot forward and making sure we go out there and try to get a win.” Drew Lock, who’s getting his second straight start despite throwing two pick-6s in a 34-7 loss to the Falcons, …

Giants will try to end the Colts playoff hopes and their franchise-record 10-game losing streak
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5 days, 22 hours ago

Giants will try to end the Colts playoff hopes and their franchise-record 10-game losing streak

Associated Press  

Indianapolis at New York Giants Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox. Last meeting: Giants beat the Colts 38-10 on Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. Last week: Colts beats Titans 38-30; Giants lost to Falcons 34-7. Stats and stuff The Colts have alternated wins and losses each of the past five games.. Indy is 3-5 on the road this season …

Giants will try to snap a 7-game losing streak when they host the Saints
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Giants will try to snap a 7-game losing streak when they host the Saints

Associated Press  

New Orleans at New York Giants Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Saints by 5. Giants: Lawrence and rookie TE Theo Johnson were placed on injured reserve and probably are out for the season.. CB Deonte Banks, Okereke and Nunez-Roches are out.. LT Jermaine Eluemunor and DT D.J. Stats and stuff The Saints are 2-1 under interim coach …

Giants coach Brian Daboll not worried about his job because it’s out of his control
1 month ago

Giants coach Brian Daboll not worried about his job because it’s out of his control

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — There is no need for coach Brian Daboll to worry about his job status with the New York Giants. Daboll, who was hired in 2022, may have run out of time despite leading New York to its first playoff berth since 2016 in his first season. What’s working Even with Deonte Banks not playing because of …

Giants bench QB Daniel Jones and will start Tommy DeVito against the Bucs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Giants bench QB Daniel Jones and will start Tommy DeVito against the Bucs

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Daniel Jones’ tenure as the New York Giants’ starting quarterback is over. The Giants benched the struggling 27-year-old on Monday, and coach Brian Daboll plans to start fan favorite Tommy DeVito against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week in an attempt to end a five-game losing streak. “But felt like this was a decision that we …

With Giants at 2-8, coach Brian Daboll wavers in his commitment to Daniel Jones
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With Giants at 2-8, coach Brian Daboll wavers in his commitment to Daniel Jones

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Riding a five-game losing streak and coming off a loss in Germany to the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants coach Brian Daboll is thinking about benching quarterback Daniel Jones. This is the first time Daboll has wavered about playing his $160 million quarterback this season, and it comes after Jones’ inconsistent performance in Sunday’s 20-17 overtime …

Brian Daboll says Giants will ‘evaluate’ at QB after Daniel Jones’ struggles in loss to Panthers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Brian Daboll says Giants will ‘evaluate’ at QB after Daniel Jones’ struggles in loss to Panthers

New York Times  

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll said the team would “evaluate” the quarterback position after Daniel Jones threw two interceptions in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. This INT 🔥🔥🔥🔥 📺: NFL Network pic.twitter.com/3h2i0ql6iQ — Carolina Panthers November 10, 2024 Jones finished with 190 passing yards and a 50.5 passer rating, along with 26 rushing yards …

Commanders Dominate Giants, Continue Their Unbeatable Start
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Commanders Dominate Giants, Continue Their Unbeatable Start

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 27-22 in a thrilling game. Jayden Daniels was a dominant force, throwing for 209 yards and rushing for 15 yards. He iced the game with a 42-yard pass to Olamide Zaccheaus. The Commanders dominated the first half, scoring 27 points while holding the Giants scoreless. The Giants fought back in the second …

Dak Prescott leads Dallas Cowboys to 20-15 win over New York Giants
3 months ago

Dak Prescott leads Dallas Cowboys to 20-15 win over New York Giants

The Independent  

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If the opener against the Vikings was an indication, the Giants could be in for a long season
3 months, 3 weeks ago

If the opener against the Vikings was an indication, the Giants could be in for a long season

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — If the New York Giants’ performance in their season-opening loss to the Minnesota Vikings is a foreshadowing of things to come, this could be another long season for coach Brian Daboll and the rest of the team. Besides Nabers, second-round pick Tyler Nubin started at safety and had a team-high seven tackles, while sixth-round pick Darius …

Darnold throws 2 TD passes and Van Ginkel scores on a 1-handed INT as Vikings easily top Giants 28-6
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Darnold throws 2 TD passes and Van Ginkel scores on a 1-handed INT as Vikings easily top Giants 28-6

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Sam Darnold had one of those super performances at MetLife Stadium that New York Jets fans hoped to see weekly after he was drafted No. Darnold threw two touchdown passes in a highly efficient performance and Andrew Van Ginkel scored on a spectacular one-handed 10-yard interception return to lead the Vikings to an easy 28-6 victory …

Rams-Giants matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction
1 year ago

Rams-Giants matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction

LA Times  

Veteran Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor still poses a threat with his scrambling. Taylor, 34, is not as mobile as he was in years past, but Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris said Taylor still can make plays and has outstanding touch on deep passes. Receiver Darius Slayton is averaging 14.7 yards per catch and has scored two touchdowns. Rams linebacker Ernest …

Frustration is mounting for the Giants after two straight embarrassing blowouts
1 year, 1 month ago

Frustration is mounting for the Giants after two straight embarrassing blowouts

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants have been going down the wrong path since the season began and with roughly two months and seven games to go, they are hopelessly lost. The Giants were outclassed by the struggling Raiders 30-6 in Las Vegas’ first game under interim coach Antonio Pierce. But it wasn’t as embarrassing as Sunday, when …

How the Giants’ unexpected success last season is coming back to haunt them
1 year, 1 month ago

How the Giants’ unexpected success last season is coming back to haunt them

New York Times  

Every time it seems like things can’t get any lower for the New York Giants, they grab a shovel and start digging. Here’s a final review of that forgettable game and a look at what’s ahead in what promises to be a long final nine weeks of the season: Messy timeline The expectation entering last season was that the Giants …

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones out for the season with torn ACL in right knee
1 year, 1 month ago

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones out for the season with torn ACL in right knee

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is going to miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee, marking the second time in three years he’s been sidelined by an injury. So just try to do my best to uplift him during this situation, help them out and wish him the …

Brian Daboll not on hot seat, but Giants’ loss to Jets is type of game that gets coaches fired
1 year, 2 months ago

Brian Daboll not on hot seat, but Giants’ loss to Jets is type of game that gets coaches fired

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Brian Daboll built up enough equity in his first season as New York Giants coach that it would be almost impossible for him to wind up on the hot seat this year. “Counted on making the field goal, and then they’d have 24 seconds with no timeouts,” Daboll said. “Still have to drive it the length …

Giants defense stifles Commanders, makes late stand to end 4-game skid in 14-7 win
1 year, 2 months ago

Giants defense stifles Commanders, makes late stand to end 4-game skid in 14-7 win

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The way the New York Giants have played defense the past few weeks, their inept offense can take the rest of the season to figure things out and coach Brian Daboll’s team will still have a chance for more victories. Tyrod Taylor threw two second-quarter touchdown passes and the Dexter Lawrence-led defense had six sacks and …

Giants have lost 4 straight, are 1-5 overall and this season is looking more like a bust
1 year, 2 months ago

Giants have lost 4 straight, are 1-5 overall and this season is looking more like a bust

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — While no one on the New York Giants is going to say it, it might be time to call this season a bust. Given a last chance after a pass interference in the end zone as time ran out, New York went for a jump ball play with Tyrod Taylor looping a pass to Darren Waller. …

New York Giants come up a yard short -- twice -- in dropping to 1-5 following loss to Buffalo
1 year, 2 months ago

New York Giants come up a yard short -- twice -- in dropping to 1-5 following loss to Buffalo

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Tyrod Taylor and the undermanned New York Giants were twice 1 yard away from reaching the end zone. And it’s tough to walk away without a win.” Taylor acknowledged he was to blame for switching the call to a run to end the first half. The ball’s in my hands on that play.” Taylor was 24 …

Two plays from the 1-yard line, two failures. How Giants blew their chance to upset Bills
1 year, 2 months ago

Two plays from the 1-yard line, two failures. How Giants blew their chance to upset Bills

New York Times  

ORCHARD PARK, NY — For all intents and purposes, two plays defined the New York Giants’ gut-wrenching 14-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. They’re the plays that had tight end Darren Waller saying in the locker room afterward: “We’re feening for a red zone touchdown.” Two plays, one to end each half, both one yard away from …

Giants coach Brian Daboll’s homecoming to Buffalo marred by injuries and offensive struggles
1 year, 2 months ago

Giants coach Brian Daboll’s homecoming to Buffalo marred by injuries and offensive struggles

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo holds a special place in Brian Daboll’s heart that goes beyond being his beloved hometown. “When you’re able to coach good players and be around good players as a coach, they help you,” Daboll said during a Zoom call with Buffalo-area reporters as the Giants prepare to travel to play the Bills on Sunday night. …

Giants travel to face a Bills team seeking to rebound in prime-time matchup
1 year, 2 months ago

Giants travel to face a Bills team seeking to rebound in prime-time matchup

Associated Press  

NEW YORK GIANTS at BUFFALO Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC OPENING LINE: Bills by 15 1/2 according to FanDuel SportsBook. ILB Micah McFadden practiced Thursday after missing the Miami game.. Bills starting CB Christian Benford appears ready to return after missing a game with a shoulder injury.. Buffalo’s tight end group bears monitoring with Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox limited …

Behind inept line, Giants offense reaches new level of hopelessness vs. Dolphins
1 year, 2 months ago

Behind inept line, Giants offense reaches new level of hopelessness vs. Dolphins

New York Times  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — All Giants coach Brian Daboll could say after yet another lopsided defeat was, “We got to do better.” There’s no arguing that after the Giants dropped to 1-4 with a 31-16 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday that never felt close. TO THE HOUSE 🏡 102 YARDS FOR JASON PINNOCK AND THE @Giants 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/B2T9MymMHH …

Daniel Jones throws for 321 yards, Giants rally from 21-point deficit to beat Cardinals 31-28
1 year, 3 months ago

Daniel Jones throws for 321 yards, Giants rally from 21-point deficit to beat Cardinals 31-28

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — On the first play of the second half, New York quarterback Daniel Jones dropped back and heaved a 58-yard completion to rookie Jalin Hyatt over the middle of the field. “It’s not always easy to be mentally tough when you’re down 60-0 after a game and a half.” New York kept the pressure on in the fourth, …

Giants outlast Vikings 31-24 for 1st playoff win in 11 years
1 year, 11 months ago

Giants outlast Vikings 31-24 for 1st playoff win in 11 years

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — First-year head coach Brian Daboll had his upstart team fully prepared. “This is where you can create your legacy in the playoffs, and what a way to start it off.” The defense finished off the franchise’s first playoff win since the Super Bowl 11 years ago by swarming tight end T.J. Hockenson at midfield after a 3-yard reception …

Giants locked into No. 6 seed, but playoff foe uncertain
1 year, 11 months ago

Giants locked into No. 6 seed, but playoff foe uncertain

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Brian Daboll is no longer facing questions about the New York Giants making the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Two years ago in the pandemic season, the Giants needed the Eagles to beat Washington in the final game of the regular season to win the NFC East. The 25-year old went into the season …

Colts’ Foles carted off vs. Giants after Thibodeaux sack
1 year, 11 months ago

Colts’ Foles carted off vs. Giants after Thibodeaux sack

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants rookie edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux didn’t realize Colts quarterback Nick Foles was in pain with a rib injury when he started doing snow angels Sunday next to the fallen Indianapolis veteran. I hope he gets well and I hope he is all right.” Interim head coach Jeff Saturday said after his Colts lost …

Giants can get to playoffs for 1st time since 2016 with win
2 years ago

Giants can get to playoffs for 1st time since 2016 with win

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS at NEW YORK GIANTS Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Giants by 5½ AGAINST THE SPREAD: Colts 6-9; Giants 11-4. CB Kenny Moore II has missed three straight games and TE Kylen Granson sat out last week with an injured ankle.. Giants OLB Azeez Ojulari was hurt last week and is questionable. STATS AND STUFF: The …

Giants hold on to defeat Commanders: How Kayvon Thibodeaux dominated Washington
2 years ago

Giants hold on to defeat Commanders: How Kayvon Thibodeaux dominated Washington

New York Times  

The New York Giants defeated the Washington Commanders 20-12 on Sunday night. The Athletic’s instant analysis: Thibodeaux’s dominant performance Thibodeaux told reporters earlier this week, “Prime time likes me.” Well, Thibodeaux is nothing if not a man of his word. — Carroll Commanders lose turnover battle Washington’s defense became the team’s lynchpin over the past ten games thanks to a …

Banged-up Giants facing big task on Thanksgiving in Dallas
2 years, 1 month ago

Banged-up Giants facing big task on Thanksgiving in Dallas

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants are facing adversity for the first time this season as they head to Dallas to face the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Lions rookie defensive end Aidan Hutchinson intercepted Daniel Jones and later recovered Isaiah Hodgins’ fumble to set up 14 points. The Giants lost rookie receiver Wan’Dale Robinson for the season to a …

Daniel Jones, Giants beat long odds; defense goes blitz-crazy in win vs. Ravens
2 years, 2 months ago

Daniel Jones, Giants beat long odds; defense goes blitz-crazy in win vs. Ravens

New York Times  

Another week, another Giants win. Considering how conservative the Giants’ passing attack has been, one would expect the approach on third-and-longs to be a safe check-down from quarterback Daniel Jones to improve field position before punting. 📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/GJmvBjuYzb — New York Giants October 16, 2022 Daboll said he hopes to play Robinson “a little bit more this week.” It …

Allen leads late go-ahead drive, Bills finally win at KC
2 years, 2 months ago

Allen leads late go-ahead drive, Bills finally win at KC

Associated Press  

— Josh Allen threw for 329 yards and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead toss to Dawson Knox with 1:04 remaining, and the Buffalo Bills beat the Kansas City Chiefs 24-20 on Sunday to exact a small measure of revenge for their epic overtime loss in last year’s playoffs. JETS 27, PACKERS 10 GREEN BAY, Wis. — Breece Hall ran for …

Giants rally from 10 down, top Ravens 24-20 on Barkley’s run
2 years, 2 months ago

Giants rally from 10 down, top Ravens 24-20 on Barkley’s run

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After five straight losing seasons and three coaching changes, the New York Giants are doing the unexpected under first-year coach Brian Daboll. The Giants stunned another opponent as Julian Love’s interception and 27-yard return set up Saquon Barkley’s 1-yard touchdown dive with 1:43 to play in a 24-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. New …

Daboll’s Giants rally from 13 down to beat Titans 21-20
2 years, 3 months ago

Daboll’s Giants rally from 13 down to beat Titans 21-20

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brian Daboll promised his New York Giants he wouldn’t coach scared and knew the play he’d call for a 2-point conversion even though it had only worked sporadically during training camp. “We have a long way to go, but it’s good to get that first W.” WELCOME TO THE NEW ERA pic.twitter.com/xsWToWEtCb — New York Giants September …

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