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Good morning, New York Giants fans!
Admit it. You don’t know what to expect from the Giants this Sunday in Denver. That feeling of impending dread has been replaced by a sense of unpredictability. That’s a welcome sign of progress.
2. Abdul Carter, Edge, New York Giants. Carter leads rookie defenders in pressures (13), quarterback hits (eight) and total pass rush wins (16). His only half a sack came against the Commanders in Week 1, but his versatility at linebacker and edge rusher is what makes him so valuable to this Giants defense.
5. Cam Skattebo, RB, New York Giants. Among the rookie backs, only the Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty and the Chargers’ Omarion Hampton have averaged more yards after contact per carry than Skattebo’s 2.1. He also leads all rookies in runs for first downs (21), which is tied for fifth best in the league. Only six running backs in the NFL have more receiving yards than Skattebo, too.
10. Jaxson Dart, QB, New York Giants. Dart has also played well when facing pressure. Per NFL Next Gen Stats, he completed 9 of 13 passes (69.2%) for 99 yards and a touchdown throw when the Eagles blitzed in last Thursday night’s win. He is already shifting New York’s expectations.
The NFL has been watching Jaxson Dart with anticipation for three games now, not without appreciation for what the presence of the rookie quarterback has done for the New York Giants.
And make no mistake: they’ve been studying Dart and the Giants, too.
“Every single week, there’s going to be something new that you haven’t seen before,” Dart said. “You’ve just got to be able to go back to the sideline and be able to adjust. Just like us, [opponents] have really good players and really good coaches. You might get got on a play, and you’ve got to be able to make the adjustments for the next series.”
Although rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart is...
