The New York Giants offense may be lacking more than a few pieces, but they’re still finding ways to get the job done on the shoulders of quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley.
That’s been the theme all year and was the theme again in Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Jones and Barkley became the first quarterback-running back duo in Giants history to rush for 100 yards a piece in one game, and just the third tandem of any kind to do it in team history.
Retired offensive lineman turned NFL analyst, Brian Baldinger, broke down the pair following Sunday’s 23-17 victory.
.@Giants @saquon @Daniel_Jones10 were a nonstop 1-2 punch in the run game to continue their winning ways. Nearly 40 runs and nearly 240 yards…controlling this game on the ground! #amazing #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/UOnm2QsFuy
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 24, 2022
But it wasn’t just Jones and Barkley who got the job done. Despite a somewhat leaky performance, the team’s defense came up big in the final moments. Their line was generating pressure and their secondary made the big play when it counted.
.@Giants defending @Jaguars final drive where they keep the #Jags out of the endzone. Straight 4 man rush and some excellent rushes through. The defensive penalties (cough cough) extended the drives but you can’t lose sight of these individual rushes #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/RE41QZM4i8
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 24, 2022
The Giants obviously have a lot to work on, but they’re well-coached and their players are finding ways to succeed. There’s a lot to like in East Rutherford these days.
