Daniel Jones and the Giants endured a disappointing Thursday Night Football defeat against the 49ers, exacerbating Jones' struggles in primetime games. With a 1-11 record in such matchups, Jones faces a pivotal Week 4 showdown against the Seahawks to reverse his fortunes and propel the Giants forward
Daniel Jones and the Giants had experienced a remarkable second-half comeback against Arizona in Week 2, which many believed had rescued their entire season. This was especially critical since they had been outscored 60-0 during the first six quarters of the season before narrowly securing the victory.
Thursday night football featured a showdown between Daniel Jones and the New York Giants against the San Francisco 49ers, and once more, the bright lights of primetime seemed to negatively impact the quarterback's performance. The Giants suffered a resounding 12-30 defeat, leaving Jones with a discouraging 1-11 record in primetime games throughout his five seasons in the NFL.
Jones couldn't score a touchdown during TNF
In a game where the Giants' offensive performance encountered difficulties in establishing a consistent flow, Jones achieved a completion rate of 22 out of 32 passes, tallying a modest 137 yards. He failed to score any touchdowns and had one interception. His quarterback rating for the evening was a disappointing 64.2. Despite Jones successfully evading sacks on several occasions, he had to contend with relentless pressure from the 49ers' defense, notably spearheaded by Nick Bosa. Consequently, his average yards gained per passing attempt stood at a mere 4.3.
The Giants' offense
Despite Jones' efforts to distribute the ball among seven different receivers, none of them managed to accumulate more than 32 receiving yards. Losing their star running back, Saquon Barkley, in a short week and going up against a formidable 49ers defense presented additional challenges for the Giants. The offense struggled, only gaining 150 yards on 46 offensive plays. Even after a promising opening drive and narrowing the game to a five-point deficit in the third quarter, the Giants couldn't sustain their momentum.
During the postgame press conference, Jones acknowledged the offense's lackluster performance, stating, "We couldn't establish a rhythm, failed to execute, and missed out on our opportunities... When you're up against strong teams, you can't afford to make those mistakes."
Currently holding a 1-2 record, Jones threw for fewer than 100 yards in two of those games and recorded at least one interception in each of the three matches. As the Giants aim to rebound and avoid starting the season at 1-3, they'll face the Seattle Seahawks in a Week 4 home matchup on Monday night, October 2. For Daniel Jones, it's an opportunity to break his streak of poor performances in primetime games and lead his team to victory.