The New York Giants’ season took another hit on Sunday as they fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in a disheartening 28-3 defeat. The loss, which dropped the Giants to 2-5, was compounded by a frustrating performance from quarterback Daniel Jones, who passed for just 99 yards before being benched in the second half.
Jones, who had struggled with offensive consistency all season, was under constant pressure from a dominant Eagles defense. The Giants’ offensive line failed to provide protection, leaving Jones little time to make plays downfield.
“We just didn’t execute today,” Jones said after the game. “We couldn’t sustain drives, and third down was a big issue. It’s frustrating.”
The game marked one of Jones’ most difficult outings of the season, as the offense failed to generate any momentum. The Giants’ inability to establish the run—combined with the absence of big plays—left them one-dimensional and vulnerable to the Eagles’ aggressive defense.
Head coach Brian Daboll, searching for a spark, made the decision to pull Jones in the second half in favor of backup Drew Lock. Jones admitted the benching was hard to take but understood the need for change.
“Yeah, it was frustrating. You want to be out there with your teammates, fighting to score points,” Jones said. “But it’s not my decision. Obviously, I didn’t like it.”
One of the key moments came near the end of the first half when Jones connected with tight end Theo Johnson for what appeared to be a touchdown. However, a penalty wiped out the score, and the Giants’ slim hopes of a comeback seemed to evaporate.
“That was a tough one,” Jones said of the overturned touchdown. “We’ll go back and look at it on film, but it’s always tough to lose a play like that.”
The Giants’ offensive struggles are becoming a recurring theme, as the team has now gone three consecutive weeks without scoring more than 14 points. Their inability to create explosive plays and generate a consistent ground game has put added pressure on Jones to carry the offense—something he’s struggled to do in recent weeks.
“We didn’t run the ball much in the first half, and that makes it tough,” Jones explained. “Still, there were opportunities, and we’ve got to find ways to convert.”
The loss once again raised questions about Jones’ long-term future as the Giants’ starting quarterback. Despite his struggles, Daboll affirmed after the game that Jones would remain the starter moving forward, but the 99-yard performance will do little to quiet his critics.
“I’m confident in myself,” Jones said when asked about his status. “I’m just going to keep preparing and doing what I can to help this team.”
As the Giants sink deeper into their season, the pressure on Jones to turn things around only grows. With a 2-5 record and an offense that looks more disjointed by the week, the road ahead will be challenging for both Jones and the Giants.
“There’s a lot we need to address,” Jones said. “We’ll look at the tape, work in practice, and keep pushing forward. We’ve got to stick together as a team.”
Whether that resolve will be enough to salvage the Giants’ season remains to be seen, but for now, both Jones and the Giants face an uphill battle to regain form before it’s too late.
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