Giants continue to win as they put a beat down on the Cardinals in Arizona this weekend. The final score was 39-10 and it was never close, the Giants started off hot and didn't let off the gas from there on.
Meier didn't have a ton of yards for the second straight week, but he did have a much better game, his line:
17-23 187 yds 2 TDs 0 INTs.
Saquads was in full effect this weekend as the young back had maybe the best game of his career, his line:
20 rushes 175 yds 3 TDs, 5 receptions for 32 yards and rec TD
OBJ did OBJ things, his line:
6 rec 91 yds 1 TD
Rosas hit both of his FGA, with a long of 51.
Landon Collins had a huge day for the Gmen D, his line:
4 tkls 2 sacks 1 INT 1 FF
Michael Strahan Jr also stayed hot, his line:
3 sacks
Carter and Smith also had a sack a piece.
The Giants look to stay in the win column as they travel to LA to play the 2-0 Rams.
The Giants opened their 2020 season with a win at home vs the Sanfrancisco 49ers. The Giants got out to a quick start, but the offense stalled midway through allowing hopes of comeback for San Fran. In the end the Giants held on for the W, and look foward to week 2 matchup against Arizona.
Heres a recap from week 1:
Meier- 13 of 22, 203 yds, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
Barkley- 16 carries 51 yds, and 1 TD
Beckham Jr- 4 Rec 113 yds and 2 TD
On the defensive side
Rookie Tramon Sanders had a strong first game with 6 tackles, 1 FF, 1 INT, and 1 PBU
Sacks: Vernon 2, Strahan Jr 1, Anders 1
INTs: Collins 1, Sanders 1
FF; Anders 1, Sanders 1, Ogletree 1
The Giants prepare for the Cardinals as they look to start off hot and go to 2-0.
Giants had the Bills come into town this week, and they stomped them for 4 quarters. Meier had a great game posting 259 yards and 3 TDs, also had a 80 yard TD pass to OBJ. Saquon also had a huge day running for 156 yards and 2 TDs on 21 carries, he also had 3 RECs for 30 yards. OBJ had himself a day as well, racking in 191 yards on 6 catches, 3 for TDs.
Giants got after it on defense having two amazing weeks in a row. Vernon lead the way with 4 sacks for himself. (Edwards, Collins, Ogletree, and the rookie Gragg had one sack each). Ryan Smith had the lone INT for Big Blue defense. The Giants did force 3 fumbles (Vernon, Edwards, Carter), but only recovered 2 (Lindholm and McCord) the two rookie DTs scooped up the balls that hit the turf.
Rosas hit his lone FG attempt of the night from 23. He also hit all 5 of his XP attempts.
The Giants as a team exploded this week scoring 41 points, a season high. The Giants had a relatively quiet game on offense as Meier only threw for 182 yards and a TD to Engram. Saqoun had another slow week rushing with 55 yards and picking up a TD. Saquon and Odell each had 3 catches, 42 yards and 83 repectively.
The Giants defense had a record game as they had 7 INTs as a group (Moore 2, Beal 2, Carter 1, Jones 1, Anders 1). Rookie end Gragg notched two sacks in the win as Vernon and fellow rookie Lindholm also had a sack each.
For the Giants special teams Rosas hit both of his FGs, and the gmen didnt recieve as single punt or kick this week.
The Giants were draft heavy this offseason, they drafted their future QB, 2 starting DTs, Starting ROLB, some much needed lone depth. Obviously drafting a starter for this team was not hard, as the roster had many holes. This a big first step in the giants success looking foward.
The Giants open the season in D.C, where they will be on the road vs the Redskins. Meier will get his first NFL start in the the league as a QB. He looks to show he belongs in this league, and with the great weapons around him like, Barkley, Beckham, and Engram the Giants offense looks to get off to a hot start.
Giants dumped house this year trading players such as Tomlinson, Apple, Jenkins, Harrison, Solder and Shepard. They cut Manning and fired Coach Shurmur 14 weeks in. they currently had a stop pile of picks including #7 overall, 2 2nd's, 2 3rd's, 3 4th's, 1 5th, 1 6th, and 2 7th's. They look to get much younger and begin the rebuild. Targets for the draft include QB, OL, and DL.
Giants fall to 4-9 on a already lost season. The Gmen seem to be cleaning house this offseason, sources say owner Kwantavious Ochefu isn't happy with the organizations future. Ochefu has fired Head Coach Pat Shurmur only 14 weeks into his tenure here in New York. Many believe veterans such as Harrison, Jenkins, and Vernon won't be on roster to start training camp. OBJ and Saqoun continue to eat but is New York wasting their primes?
After a very quiet 3 quarters the Giants offense woke up with the power and grind of Saquon Barkley. He finished the day with 20 carries for 114 yards, and the put away touchdown late in the 4th. Barkley also has 2 catches for 40 yards and a rec TD. Neither of the passing games between the Giants and Cowboys had any real success Sunday Night, combining for only a measily 272 yards, and 4 picks. Manning had the lone TD pass to Barkley, as stated. The Giants defense held Elliott to under 40 yards and picked off Prescott 3 times. The Giants will take the win and improve to 2-0, as they head back home and prepare for the Saints.