In a surprising game against the Washington Commanders, Daniel Jones became the first player since 1978 to throw a touchdown with 0 passing yards in a half. The New York Giants relied heavily on their running game, amassing 142 rushing yards in the first half alone, while Jones struggled with his passing. Despite a better second half where he threw for 174 yards and a touchdown, the Giants ultimately lost 27-22, marking their fourth consecutive defeat.
- Daniel Jones had an unprecedented first half with 0 passing yards and a touchdown.
- The Giants' running game was effective, averaging 7 yards per carry in the first half.
- Despite a strong rushing performance, the Giants could not secure the win, falling to 2-7 on the season.
Daniel Jones | QB
Breakout
Week 9
0000
5 carries
50 rush yards
1 rush TDs
174 pass yards
1 pass TDs
1 fumbles
- Jones had a historic first half with 0 passing yards but managed to throw a touchdown.
- He improved in the second half, completing 16 of 20 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown.
- Jones also contributed with a rushing touchdown.
Tyrone Tracy | RB
Pickup
Week 9
10 carries
50 rush yards
- Rookie running back Tracy had a solid performance with 10 carries for 50 yards.
New York Giants
- The Giants struggled to balance their offensive strategy, relying too heavily on the run early in the game.
- They fell to 0-4 against NFC East opponents this season.
Washington Commanders
- The Commanders managed to complete a season sweep against the Giants for the first time since 2011.
- They capitalized on the Giants' mistakes and maintained a strong lead throughout the game.