New York Giants Suffer Embarrassing Defeat at the Hands of Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Giants’ Offense Struggles to Move the Ball
If the New York Giants thought the benching and release of Daniel Jones would provide some sort of spark, they were sorely mistaken. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ran roughshod over an embarrassing Big Blue in a 30-7 victory on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium, which dropped the Giants to a miserable 2-9 on the 2024 season.
Quarterback Struggles
In his return to starting duties under center, quarterback Tommy DeVito was a non-factor, completing 21 of 31 passes for 189 yards while getting sacked four times by a Buccaneers’ defense that had allowed the fourth-most passing yards in the NFL this season. Coach Brian Daboll confirmed moments after the game that he will remain the starting quarterback on Thursday in Dallas.
Giants’ Defense Falters
The Giants’ defense, on the other hand, offered little resistance as the Buccaneers’ offense ripped through them for 450 yards, with quarterback Baker Mayfield and running back Bucky Irving leading the charge. Mayfield completed 24 of 30 passes for 294 yards, while Irving added 87 yards and a touchdown, leading a ground game that featured four scores.
Giants’ Losing Streak Continues
The Giants have now gone six consecutive games without holding a lead, a feat that is the third time in the franchise’s 100-year history. The team must regroup quickly, as they face a short turnaround and a trip to Dallas for a Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Cowboys.
Conclusion
The Giants’ offense and defense were unable to find any rhythm, leading to a crushing defeat. The team must find a way to turn things around quickly, or risk falling further behind in the competitive NFC East.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the final score in the game?
- The final score was 30-7 in favor of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- How many passes did Tommy DeVito complete in the game?
- Tommy DeVito completed 21 of 31 passes for 189 yards.
- What was the final score at halftime?
- The Buccaneers led 23-0 at halftime.
- How many rushing touchdowns did Bucky Irving have in the game?
- Bucky Irving had one rushing touchdown in the game.
