Giants' Lackluster First Half Propelled By Ground Game: Jones' Zero Yards
The New York Giants' ground game struggled mightily in the first half of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, with star running back Saquon Barkley being held to just 28 yards on 9 carries. Barkley's longest run of the half was just 10 yards, and he was unable to find any running room against the Eagles' stout defensive line.
Jones' Zero Yards
Quarterback Daniel Jones also failed to make an impact on the ground in the first half, finishing with 0 rushing yards on 3 attempts. Jones was sacked twice by the Eagles' defense, and he was unable to scramble for any significant yardage.
The lack of a running game forced the Giants to rely heavily on their passing game, but they were unable to sustain any drives. Jones completed just 10 of 21 passes for 112 yards in the first half, and he was intercepted once.
The Giants trailed the Eagles 14-3 at halftime, and their inability to establish a running game was a major factor in their struggles. If the Giants want to have any chance of winning this game, they will need to get their ground game going in the second half.