Big Blue View
The New York Giants were in command for most of Sunday’s game, but a historic collapse ended with a 33-32 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart played well against one of the top defenses in the league, but his fourth-quarter interception changed the game’s trajectory.
NFL teams had won 1,602 consecutive games when leading by 18 points in the final six minutes of a game. There were three lead changes in the final 1:51. The Giants continue to find creative ways to lose football games. Here’s this week’s report card.
Quarterback
Dart did not lead the Giants to a score on their opening drive for the first time in four games, but he led two touchdown drives in the first half with several high level throws, while also using his legs to buy time in the pocket. He even killed a play seconds before connecting with Daniel Bellinger on a 44-yard touchdown.
Dart was 8 of 12 for 193 yards with two touchdowns against Vance Joseph’s blitzes against the No. 1-ranked Broncos’ defense until there were five minutes left in the fourth quarter, when Dart threw an interception to linebacker Justin Strnad.
Dart finished 15 of 33 for 283 yards with three touchdowns and a costly interception. He also led an almost game-winning drive that was finished by his own rushing touchdown with 37 seconds left in the game. The Broncos couldn’t have been more undisciplined on that drive, but Dart did enough for the team to win this football game.
Grade: B
Running Back
The Giants generated little on the ground, but stuck with the possession approach through much of the game. Skattebo did have a creative 18-yard run early in the fourth quarter, where it appeared like the defense lost him near the sidelines. Skattebo also secured his first receiving touchdown on a screen pass. Tyrone Tracy Jr. had a few nice runs, including a 31-yard run that resulted in the Giants’ third offensive touchdown of the game. The blocking was exceptional, and the TEMPO used by the Giants helped set up Tracy’s touchdown. Skattebo finished with 16 carries for 60 yards (3.8 YPC) with three catches for 34 yards on four targets. Tracy. had nine carries for 46 yards with his long 31-yard touchdown scamper.
Grade: C
Wide Receiver
Wan’Dale Robinson was impressive. Several critical catches for the Giants with two second-half plays that showcased his high football IQ and field awareness/vision. The Giants relied on their 12 personnel package – Robinson was the only Giants’ receiver with a catch. Jalin Hyatt beat the defense deep at the end of the game, but Dart could not connect.
Wan’Dale was fantastic. The rest of the receiver corps, however, does not move the needle. Beaux Collins drew a defensive pass interference penalty, which was MASSIVE in the game. However, the Giants’ receivers, beyond Robinson, are not in the game plan, nor have they made plays on the football.
Still, Robinson is the only receiver who can...
