NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Giants rotated the six extensive receivers they activated for Sunday’s sport on and off the sphere and it was a shock that Richie James ended up as Daniel Jones’ favourite goal in a 21-20 comeback victory over the Titans at Nissan Stadium.
It was much more stunning that Kadarius Toney performed solely seven snaps and was not thrown at even one time.
“We had personnel teams for all our receivers,” coach Brian Daboll mentioned. “We’ll do that each sport. Perhaps it’s extra, perhaps it’s much less. [Toney] is in loads of ’em. Clearly we didn’t get to a few of ’em. I believed the performs he was in on he did an excellent job.”
Toney had two speeding makes an attempt for 23 yards. One one play, he seemed to throw the ball however determined to not and as an alternative pulled the ball in and ran.
“Made an excellent choice on the one play down there on the finish of the drive, to care for the soccer,” Daboll mentioned.
Sterling Shepard, enjoying in his first sport since rupturing his Achilles again in December, had two receptions for 71 yards and helped inject life in his staff with a 65-yard landing within the third quarter.
“I wasn’t going to be denied on that one,” Shepard mentioned. “It has been a very long time coming, an extended street for me so I simply thank God, man. It was some darkish instances going by way of restoration.”
The NFL debut for rookie WR Wan’Dale Robinson didn't final lengthy, as he didn't make it to halftime of his first sport. Robinson was dominated out within the second quarter with a knee damage.
Daboll may very well be seen shouting at Jones, who was seated on the bench, after Jones’ poorly thrown go to Saquon Barkley ultimately zone was intercepted within the fourth quarter. Daboll mentioned he “wasn’t speaking to Daniel — I used to be speaking on the headset to a number of the coaches.”
That didn't appear to be the case, as Daboll had eliminated his headset earlier than laying into Jones.
“I simply mentioned, ‘What’d you see?” Daboll mentioned “He thought he may doubtlessly back-shoulder it. And I mentioned, ‘That’s not what I noticed, however you bought the ball in your palms, so that you’re going to get the ball again sooner or later.’ ”
The Giants restricted Derrick Henry to 82 speeding yards, a median of solely 3.9 yards per try.
“When you've gotten a goal like that, probably the greatest backs within the league, you’re going to sleep at evening pondering ‘What are we gonna do to cease him?’ ” security Julian Love mentioned. “We have been simply working to the ball and getting after him and placing hits on him the most effective we may.”
Ben Bredeson began at left guard however cut up time with rookie Josh Ezeudu. Austin Calitro began as one of many inside linebackers however was changed by rookie Micah McFadden for the third sequence. … Particular groups cornerback Nick McCloud left the sport within the fourth quarter with a hamstring damage.
Rookie OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (knee) wore a black compression sleeve on his proper leg as he participated in a lightweight exercise a number of hours earlier than the sport. He was inactive, together with OLB Azeez Ojulari (calf), RB Antonio Williams, S Dane Belton (clavicle), CB Justin Layne and OL Tyre Phillips. WR Darius Slayton was additionally inactive.
Hero
Saquon Barkley
Who else? He's coming into his fifth yr with the Giants and doesn't have a contract for 2023. He ran with objective and confirmed game-breaking burst en path to 164 speeding yards, needing solely 18 carries to pile on the yards. He additionally caught six passes for 30 yards and scored on the two-point conversion shovel go. What a approach to begin a brand new season.
Zero
Titans kicker Randy Bullock
The Titans put him in place to hit the game-winning subject aim, which might have allowed final yr’s high seed within the AFC to flee with a house victory. As a substitute, Bullock despatched his 47-yard try extensive left.
Unsung hero
Sterling Shepard performed in his first sport since tearing his Achilles tendon final December. He solely caught two passes, however considered one of them was a 65-yard landing when he received previous the Titans’ protection and refused to get pulled down by cornerback Kristian Fulton.
Key stat
3 of 11 Tennessee’s success charge on third down, because the Titans picked up solely two first downs on working performs. That's exceptional for a staff that palms the ball to Derrick Henry as usually because it does.
Quote
“I hoped the son of a bitch would miss it.’’ — Giants coach Brian Daboll on his ideas when Bullock was lining up for his kick within the closing seconds.
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