Giants' Offense Shows Promise Despite Loss to Packers
The New York Giants' offense produced plenty of positives on Sunday, even if it ultimately came up short against the Green Bay Packers. The team racked up 142 yards on 38 carries, with standout performances from running backs Devin Singletary and Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Singletary, who scored two touchdowns on 14 carries, credited the offensive line for its crucial role in pushing through the running game. "The big guys up front, they were moving guys," he said. "Me and Trace, all we had to do was run. Even the receivers got in on it, the tight ends got in on all the dirty work, so that was big for us today."
Receivers like Isaiah Hodgins also made significant contributions, with Hodgins leading the team with 57 yards on five receptions. Despite being signed by the Giants just a few days earlier, Hodgins stepped up on short notice to deliver critical plays on fourth downs and blocks.
Head coach Mike Kafka expressed his pride in Hodgins' performance, calling him "super proud" of the receiver's efforts. The Giants' offense also showed signs of life during its final drive, which ended with a missed two-point attempt that would have given the team the lead.
As for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, who didn't play due to concussion protocol, Kafka indicated that his return remains uncertain. "I don’t want to get too far ahead on that," he said. "I know he’s still in the protocol, so we’ll just kind of play it as the protocol goes."
The Giants' defense also had a strong outing, with edge rusher Brian Burns recording two sacks and reaching a career-high 13 for the season. Despite being without defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux due to a shoulder injury, Burns praised his teammate's impact on the team.
Overall, while Sunday's loss was disappointing, the Giants' offense showed flashes of promise that could be built upon in the coming weeks.
The New York Giants' offense produced plenty of positives on Sunday, even if it ultimately came up short against the Green Bay Packers. The team racked up 142 yards on 38 carries, with standout performances from running backs Devin Singletary and Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Singletary, who scored two touchdowns on 14 carries, credited the offensive line for its crucial role in pushing through the running game. "The big guys up front, they were moving guys," he said. "Me and Trace, all we had to do was run. Even the receivers got in on it, the tight ends got in on all the dirty work, so that was big for us today."
Receivers like Isaiah Hodgins also made significant contributions, with Hodgins leading the team with 57 yards on five receptions. Despite being signed by the Giants just a few days earlier, Hodgins stepped up on short notice to deliver critical plays on fourth downs and blocks.
Head coach Mike Kafka expressed his pride in Hodgins' performance, calling him "super proud" of the receiver's efforts. The Giants' offense also showed signs of life during its final drive, which ended with a missed two-point attempt that would have given the team the lead.
As for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, who didn't play due to concussion protocol, Kafka indicated that his return remains uncertain. "I don’t want to get too far ahead on that," he said. "I know he’s still in the protocol, so we’ll just kind of play it as the protocol goes."
The Giants' defense also had a strong outing, with edge rusher Brian Burns recording two sacks and reaching a career-high 13 for the season. Despite being without defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux due to a shoulder injury, Burns praised his teammate's impact on the team.
Overall, while Sunday's loss was disappointing, the Giants' offense showed flashes of promise that could be built upon in the coming weeks.