The New York Giants have been outclassed down in steamy Houston by the younger, gifted Texans, 28-10, in NFL Week 2 preseason motion.
Head coach Brian Daboll’s goal within the recreation was to play his wholesome starters for the primary half, which he did. The Texans countered by enjoying most of their starters early on as nicely.
The Giants began an offensive line of (left to proper): Andrew Thomas, Aaron Stinnie, John Michael Schmitz, Greg Van Roten, and Jermaine Eluemunor. Daniel Jones was at quarterback with tight finish Daniel Bellinger, working again Devin Singletary, and huge receivers Malik Nabers, Wan’Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt.
On protection, Dexter Lawrence and Rakeem Nunez-Roches have been the beginning inside linemen with Brian Burns at defensive finish. Kayvon Thibodeaux was the skin linebacker with Bobby Okereke and Micah McFadden on the within. Deonte Banks and Nick McCloud began on the corners with Isaiah Simmons within the slot. Dane Belton and Jason Pinnock lined up at security.
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The Giants had 5 turnovers within the recreation — two interceptions and three fumbles. The 2 interceptions by Jones have been expensive. One was a preventable pick-six deep in Giants territory and one other was an underthrown cross deep down the sideline for Jalin Hyatt that killed one other drive.
The Giants ran for 155 yards towards Detroit final week however might solely handle 74 on this recreation. The Texans, in the meantime, had 114 yards on the bottom.
The secondary wants work. The Texans have a league-class receiver group and the Giants had points maintaining. Houston accomplished 24 of 38 passing makes an attempt and in addition had a number of large performs negated by penalties.
The Giants went certainly one of two within the purple zone whereas Houston transformed on three of their 4 journeys.
Accidents are creeping up on the Giants once more. A number of key gamers missed the sport and a few others have been knocked out throughout.
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Houston backup working again British Brooks scored the primary of his two touchdowns on the afternoon to widen the rating to 21-10 with simply over 12 minutes left within the fourth quarter.
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Large receiver Malik Nabers caught 4 of six targets for 54 yards. The primary-round draft choose dropped his first goal however then rebounded to make a number of good performs. He confirmed why the Giants have been so excited once they landed him on draft evening.
Rookie defensive sort out Elijah Chatman stood out once more. He confirmed his versatility and pace by chasing down working again J.J. Taylor down the sideline, catching him from behind. Very spectacular for a 6-foot, 285-pound man.
The offensive line seems to be a lot improved over final season (which might not be arduous to do). The slew of veterans signed by common supervisor Joe Schoen since final 12 months have elevated each the professionalism and cohesiveness up entrance.
Darius Slayton, the Giants’ most dependable receiver since 2019, had one other productive recreation with three receptions for 59 yards, together with a 44-yarder within the second quarter that landed the Giants on the one-yard line. Devin Singletary then scored on a one-yard dive.
Rookie defensive again Alex Johnson had one other robust displaying, main the group with seven tackles.
And, sure, Daniel Jones. He threw an inexplicably dangerous interception within the first quarter for a straightforward six factors for the Texans after which underthrew Jalin Hyatt on a deep cross down the sideline for one more choose. Jones rebounded properly, nonetheless, making a number of high quality back-shoulder throws and main the Giants on two scoring drives.
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Inside linebacker Micah McFadden left the enjoying area by way of cart within the first quarter with a hip harm and didn’t return. He was changed by rookie Darius Muasau as Dyontae Johnson (ankle) didn’t costume. McFadden had 5 whole stops within the recreation on the time of the harm.
Defensive lineman Ryder Anderson left the sport with a hamstring harm within the first quarter and was dominated out for the remainder of the sport.
Linebacker Matt Adams was walked off the sector after being shaken up by a helmet-to-helmet hit on Texans working again J.J. Taylor. He was taken to the locker room for additional analysis and was dominated out with a groin harm within the third quarter.
Defensive lineman D.J. Davidson left the sport within the fourth quarter with a watch/face harm.
Offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste left the sport within the fourth quarter with a foot harm.
Middle John Michael Schmitz additionally left the sport within the first quarter and was spelled by Austin Schottmann. Schmitz was not harm however fairly on a play depend on this recreation. He not too long ago returned to motion after lacking eight practices with a shoulder challenge and was solely scheduled to get about 15 snaps.
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Head coach Brian Daboll will maintain a Zoom name with the group’s beat writers on Sunday morning earlier than a number of gamers are additionally made obtainable.
Large Blue will return to follow on Tuesday forward of a Week 3 preseason recreation towards the New York Jets on Saturday, August 24 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT.
