3 takeaways from the New York Giants’ 14-7 win over the Washington Commanders
The New York Giants got a much-needed win on Sunday as they defeated the Washington
This was a big win for New York because had they lost, they almost would have certainly become sellers before the October 31st trade deadline. Now with Andrew Thomas poised to make his return next week against the Jets, there’s optimism that the season is not lost just yet.
The offense, defense, and special teams all contributed to the team’s first win in over a month. Here are three takeaways from Giants’ win over the Commanders.
Offense flows better with Tyrod Taylor
Commanders 14-7 to end their four-game losing streak.
For the second week in a row, the offense showed signs of life with Tyrod Taylor at quarterback. For the second week in a row, the 34-year-old backup quarterback did not turn the ball over and showed poise operating behind an injury-ravaged offensive line.
He completed 18-of-29 passes for 279 yards, and his two touchdown passes to Darren Waller and Saquon Barkley in the second quarter ended the team’s dubious streak of not scoring an offensive touchdown in the first half all season.
Daniel Jones has not been cleared yet for contact due to his neck injury that he suffered in Week 5 against the Dolphins. But even if he’s cleared this week, you have to wonder if Taylor will remain the starter. Head coach Brian Daboll has stated in the past that he doesn’t care how much a player makes or where they were drafted, the best player will play. If he remains consistent with this philosophy, he can’t insert Jones as the starter until Taylor falters.
After being embarrassed through the first five weeks of the season, the defense has improved greatly in the last two games. Over the last eight quarters, the Giants haven’t allowed a point in six of them.
