The New York Giants were slaughtered by the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday afternoon.
In back-to-back games, the Giants lost by more than 20 points. After taking an early three-point lead it was all Los Angeles in Week 6. The Giants were expected to lose but it does not make the loss any easier to handle. There does not seem to be much hope going forward for New York as the injuries continue to pile on and there seem to be no improvements across the team.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what we saw during the game and how we graded the Giants in this loss.
Offense: F
Rich Schultz/Getty Images
For the first time this year, the Giants’ offense received an F.
This F grade was definitely warranted. Outside of a garbage time Eli Penny rushing touchdown, the Giants scored three points all game.
Everything that could go wrong went wrong for the Giants’ offense. Kadarius Toney got hurt on the first drive (after racking up 36 yards) and Andrew Thomas got hurt not too much later.
Without two of his better offensive players, and three of his skill position playmakers (Saquon Barkley, Darius Slayton, and Kenny Golladay), Daniel Jones had nothing going. He ended up turning the ball over four times, three of them being interceptions and one was a fumble. He looked to have reverted to his former self as he was careless with the ball and did not have a great pocket presence.
Jones also did not get much help from the rest of his team as the receivers dropped several passes that would have extended drives and the offensive line was horrid. Jones was under constant pressure as he was hit seven times and sacked four times.
To put the cherry on top the Giants’ rushing attack offered no help. Giants rushers totaled a mere 60 yards on 3.3 yards per carry.
Defense: D-
Sarah Stier/Getty Images
The defense was once again porous as the Giants were not able to stop any aspect of the Rams’ offense.
On the ground, the Rams had 131 yards and a touchdown. Darrell Henderson Jr. was dominant as he converted on almost every big run that the Rams needed.
Despite recording two interceptions through the air (both at insignificant moments in the game), the Giants were also awful in terms of guarding the Rams’ potent passing attack. Matthew Stafford threw for 251 yards and four touchdowns. The majority of that went to Cooper Kupp, who could not be stopped on Sunday. Kupp’s All-Pro campaign continued as he recorded nine catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns.
This unit is clearly not anything like what was shown last year, and the Giants have serious future concerns based on how much money they shelled out to players who look below-average this season.
Special Teams: C
AP Photo/Frank Franklin II
The special teams unit performed at par once again.
Graham Gano made his one field goal from 27 yards out.
The kickoff return game was solid as C.J. Board posted a 37-yard kick return. The kickoff team also played well as they only allowed 14.7 yards per return on 3 attempts.
Finally, the punting unit did not do great as no punts were pinned inside of 20 and the Rams were able to return three punts for 36 yards.
Coaching: D-
Sarah Stier/Getty Images
The coaching was once again a disappointment.
Joe Judge clearly did not have a comprehensive gameplan to have his team ready to even compete against the Los Angeles Rams. As for the coordinators, the Giants need to take a deep look at Patrick Graham. Even though he does not have the best talent it is clear that the defensive schemes are not working as almost every team has been able to easily pick apart the Giants’ defense.
On the other side of the ball, Jason Garrett once again put up a dud. Even though there is a lack of playmakers it is inexcusable to score only three points through three quarters. The game plan clearly needs to change as the Giants can barely move the ball down the field.
