New York Tops Cincinnati, Takes Over First Place In The NFC East And Loses Daniel Jones To A Hamstring Injury
There was good news and bad news for the New York Giants!
When?
On Sunday!
Where?
In Cincinnati Ohio!
The good news the New York Giants topped Cincinnati by a score of 17-19 and improved to 4-7 on the season!
How?
With a dominant defensive performance team that played backup quarterback Brandon Allen after last week's injury to Joe Burrow. Cincinnati finished with just 155 total yards (40 rushing) and 11 first downs. The defense forced three second-half turnovers, including a fumble on the Bengals' final play that was recovered by Leonard Williams. “according to an article by Michael Eisen
The Giants gained a season-high 386 yards as Wayne Gallman finished with career-high totals of 24 carries and 94 yards and Evan Engram had a career-best 129 receiving yards, including catches of 53 and 44 yards.“according to an article by Michael Eisen
And took over first place in the NFC East!
The bad?
Starting quarterback Daniel Jones was injured!
How?
He was injured on a seven-yard run with about 11 minutes remaining in the third quarter. He participated in two more plays, including a two-yard pass to Wayne Gallman that he threw without moving his legs, before going to the ground in pain.
He then was replaced by Colt Mccoy!
Who is he?
An 11 year NFL veteran who has played for four different teams!
Who?
Cleveland where he played three seasons from 2010 -2012 before playing one season with the San Francisco 49ers before heading to Washington six seasons from 2014-2019! “according to https://www.giants.com/team/players-roster/colt-mccoy/career
While Cincinnati lost to the New York Giants and dropped to 2-8 on the season!
Why?
Because their offense couldn’t give Brandon Allen enough support in a 19-17 loss Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium. “according to an article on bengals .com by Geoff Hobson”
The New York Giants are now going to prepare to head to Seattle Washington where they’re going to play Seattle!
Will we see Daniel Jones and Russell Wilson match up in Seattle Washington on Sunday?
Right now his status for the game is uncertain! “according to an article by Michael Eisen on giants.com