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New York Giants news for Wednesday
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Tyrone Tracy and the other five members of the Giants' 2024 draft class gathered with coach Brian Daboll earlier this season. The message was that the neophyte pros were ready to contribute vitally, consistently, and immediately.
"All the rookies got together and (said), 'We can be the motor for this season,'" Tracy said today. "It doesn't have to be a vet guy making plays. It doesn't have to be someone who was here last year making plays. It can be us. We can be the ones out there making big plays and making this team go."
The Giants are leaning heavily on rookies this season. That should be good for the future. It won’t always be good for the present.
The Giants’ rookie class has been a bright spot for much of the season, but there have been some growing pains recently. Sunday’s game was mostly forgettable for the group.
8. WR Malik Nabers PFF Grade: 81.3 Nabers’ 82.1 PFF receiving grade this season ranks 15th among all wide receivers, showcasing his immediate impact in the NFL. He’s averaged 2.13 yards per route run, tied for 21st at the position.
10. CB Andru Phillips PFF Grade: 79.2 After struggling against the Steelers last week, Phillips returned to form with an impressive performance this past week. He allowed five receptions on five targets, but they totaled only 45 yards in the loss to the Commanders.
But the schedule dictates that Jones might be making his last stand Sunday. If the Giants — who are favored for the first time in the last 25 games — beat the Panthers, Jones should be able to prolong his time as the starter under the common “gives us the best chance to win” justification.
It would feel wrong to bench Jones off of a victory. And then it would feel difficult to bench Jones during a short week of preparation before a nationally televised Thanksgiving game against the Cowboys to end November.
If the Giants lose to the Panthers with Jones making the 69th start of his six-year career, however, Daboll can mull a quarterback change during the bye...
