In an exciting preseason matchup, the New York Giants emerged victorious with a 21-19 win against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season. Giants quarterback, Daniel Jones, exhibited impressive skills early on, completing eight out of nine pass attempts for a total of 69 yards and a touchdown. The connection between Jones and new tight end Darren Waller has generated excitement among Giants fans for the upcoming regular season.
Offensive Spotlight:
Daniel Jones led the Giants on a remarkable 75-yard touchdown drive to kick off the game, showcasing his immense comfort and confidence. He completed 8 of 9 passes for 69 yards and a touchdown, with his only incompletion being a result of a pass breakup. While his average throw distance was 4.7 yards, he managed an average of 7.7 yards per attempt throughout the game.
Defensive Spotlight:
In his debut game for the Giants, linebacker Bobby Okereke made an impact, contributing four tackles and two defensive stops in both run defense and coverage. Playing a total of 21 snaps, Okereke showcased his defensive prowess and provided a strong presence for the team.
Rookie Spotlight:
Wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton had an impressive performance, securing both of his targets for 24 yards and two first downs. He showcased his agility by forcing a missed tackle after the catch and averaged 4.5 yards after the catch per reception.
Offensive Line Spotlight:
The Panthers’ offensive line struggled throughout the game, allowing three sacks, one hit, and eight hurries in their 30 pass-blocking snaps, according to initial review.
Box Score:
Carolina Panthers:
– Jake Luton had a fantasy rating of 5.6, completing 2 out of 7 passes for 41 yards, with a touchdown and no interceptions.
– Matt Corral had a fantasy rating of 4.1, completing 9 out of 13 passes for 71 yards, without any touchdowns or interceptions.
– Bryce Young had a fantasy rating of 1.5, completing 3 out of 6 passes for 35 yards, without any touchdowns or interceptions.
New York Giants:
– Tyrod Taylor had a fantasy rating of 9.7, completing 9 out of 13 passes for 90 yards, with a touchdown and no interceptions.
– Daniel Jones had a fantasy rating of 7.4, completing 8 out of 9 passes for 69 yards, with a touchdown and no interceptions.
– Tommy Devito had a fantasy rating of 3.7, completing 9 out of 11 passes for 88 yards, without any touchdowns or interceptions.
Rushing:
Carolina Panthers:
– Leading the rushing attack, Raheem Blackshear gained a total of 31 yards in eight carries, averaging 3.9 yards per carry and scoring one touchdown.
– Spencer Brown contributed with 26 yards in ten carries, averaging 2.6 yards per carry, without any touchdowns.
– Matt Corral gained 13 yards in one carry, averaging an impressive 13 yards per carry, without any touchdowns.
– Chuba Hubbard contributed 30 yards in eight carries, averaging 3.8 yards per carry, without any touchdowns.
– Bryce Young gained one yard in one carry, averaging 1 yard per carry, without any touchdowns.
New York Giants:
– Tyrod Taylor contributed with 21 yards in three carries, averaging 7 yards per carry, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Eric Gray gained 16 yards in five carries, averaging 3.2 yards per carry and scoring one touchdown.
– Daniel Jones gained 6 yards in one carry, averaging 6 yards per carry, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Jashaun Corbin gained 5 yards in seven carries, averaging 0.7 yards per carry, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Tommy Devito gained 2 yards in five carries, averaging 0.4 yards per carry, without scoring any touchdowns.
– James Robinson gained 10 yards in four carries, averaging 2.5 yards per carry, without scoring any touchdowns.
Receiving:
Carolina Panthers:
– Shi Smith had a total of 59 yards in four receptions, averaging 11.8 yards per target and 14.8 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Gary Jennings had 20 yards in one reception, averaging 10 yards per target and 20 yards per reception, with one touchdown.
– Spencer Brown gained 7 yards in one reception, averaging 7 yards per target and 7 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Josh Vann had 21 yards in three receptions, averaging 7 yards per target and 21 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Javon Wims gained 8 yards in two receptions, averaging 4 yards per target and 4 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Jonathan Mingo gained 15 yards in two receptions, averaging 7.5 yards per target and 15 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– DJ Chark Jr. gained 13 yards in two receptions, averaging 6.5 yards per target and 13 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Adam Thielen gained 7 yards in one reception, averaging 7 yards per target and 7 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Ian Thomas had -3 yards in two receptions, averaging -1.5 yards per target and -1.5 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Laviska Shenault Jr. had 0 yards in two receptions, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Tommy Tremble had 0 yards in two receptions, without scoring any touchdowns.
– C.J. Saunders gained 0 yards in one reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
New York Giants:
– Jalin Hyatt gained 35 yards in four receptions, averaging 7 yards per target and 8.8 yards per reception, with one touchdown.
– Eric Gray had 0 yards in one reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Daniel Bellinger gained 4 yards in one reception, averaging 4 yards per target and 4 yards per reception, with one touchdown.
– Isaiah Hodgins gained 45 yards in two receptions, averaging 11.2 yards per target and 22.5 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Darren Waller gained 30 yards in three receptions, averaging 7.5 yards per target and 10 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Jashaun Corbin gained 22 yards in three receptions, averaging 7.3 yards per target and 7.3 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Bryce Ford-Wheaton gained 24 yards in two receptions, averaging 12 yards per target and 12 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Jamison Crowder gained 18 yards in three receptions, averaging 6 yards per target and 9 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Kalil Pimpleton gained 18 yards in two receptions, averaging 9 yards per target and 9 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Jaydon Mickens gained 12 yards in one reception, averaging 12 yards per target and 12 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Sterling Shepard gained 6 yards in one reception, averaging 6 yards per target and 6 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Chris Myarick gained 6 yards in one reception, averaging 6 yards per target and 6 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Lawrence Cager gained 4 yards in one reception, averaging 4 yards per target and 4 yards per reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– David Sills V gained 0 yards in one reception, without scoring any touchdowns.
– Parris Campbell gained 0 yards in three receptions, without scoring any touchdowns.
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