The New York Giants is also with out quarterback Daniel Jones for a moment instantly week, because the workforce is checklist him as questionable to play vs. the rival Washington Commanders this Sunday. Jones is still coping with the neck damage suffered in Week 5 vs. the Miami Dolphins, and head trainer Brian Daboll instructed newshounds that his quarterback is still not cleared for contact, per NFL Media.
If Jones can not play, Tyrod Taylor will get started underneath middle as soon as once more. In the 14-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills closing Sunday evening, the veteran signal-caller finished 24 of 36 passes for 200 yards, and rushed for 24 yards on 5 carries. Taylor had what was once general an overly cast day out, minus a clock-management mistake on the finish of the primary part which ended up being consequential. Still, Taylor led the Giants offense 56 yards down the sector on 13 performs with the sport within the steadiness, however could not connect to Darren Waller in spite of everything zone for what can have been the game-winning landing as time expired.
Jones has had a coarse begin to the season. He averages the third-fewest yards in keeping with try (5.9), and ranks No. 31 in passing yards in keeping with recreation (176.8). The former first-round pick of Duke has thrown simply two touchdowns in comparison to six interceptions, and has been sacked a whopping 28 instances, which ranks second-most in the back of Sam Howell of the Commanders.Â
The Commanders had been Jones’ favourite opponent, as he’s 5-1-1 vs. Washington, and 17-30 vs. all different groups. Jones hasn’t ever misplaced at house vs. Washington, and the Commanders have the fourth-worst protection within the league this 12 months (377.2 yards of general offense in keeping with recreation).Â