The resurgent New York Giants‘ defense tallied their season sack total in just one half against Sam Howell and the Commanders. The Giants surpassed their season sack total in a single game. Howell was under relentless pressure, signaling a resurgence. Is the defensive dominance reshaping the Giants’ trajectory?
Well, yes, because the Commanders reached .500 with a win against the Atlanta Falcons but stumbled against the struggling Giants at MetLife Stadium. The Giants’ struggling defense exploded with 5 sacks in the first half against Washington, matching their season total in an impressive fashion.
Season sack total matched in just one half!
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Here’s a Week 7 update on the struggling NY Giants (1-5) this season: The Commanders cut their lead to 14-7 in the 3rd quarter. The Giants held a 14-0 lead at halftime and stretched it to 14-0 following a Sam Howell interception. It’s an uphill battle for Big Blue in their bid for a comeback.
#Commanders QB Sam Howell has been sacked 5 times by the #Giants at halftime.
The Giants entered the game with 5 sacks total all season. https://t.co/k2L6K4yRwI pic.twitter.com/ZKXgPnKElb
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 22, 2023
The Giants’ defensive renaissance is on display with 5 sacks in the first half against the Commanders’ Sam Howell. NFL insider Dov Kleiman notes a seismic shift: “Commanders QB Sam Howell has been sacked 5 times by the Giants at halftime. The Giants entered the game with 5 sacks total all season.”
Washington’s QB Howell struggled, completing only 5 of 14 passes for 60 yards and facing five sacks, highlighting their ongoing protection issues. The Giants’ defense stepped up, recording five sacks in the game, showcasing a significant improvement from their previous season’s performance.
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The game story: Washington struggled in the first half with only 46 total yards. The Giants, led by backup QB Tyrod Taylor, dominated with 256 yards and two touchdowns. However, Howell continues to face consistent pressure, having been sacked at least four times in every game this season. Stay tuned for more updates.
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Defeat Commanders to keep playoff dreams alive
In a hard-fought battle against the Commanders, the 2023 Giants struggled but managed to secure a 14-7 victory. The Commanders’ offense struggled until a crucial special teams error breathed life into their game. Giants’ first touchdown in over 220 minutes was followed by another, ending a four-game losing streak. With a record of 2-5, the Giants can now look ahead to their Week 8 showdown with the Jets, a game filled with emotion and unpredictability.
As the New York Giants prepare for their Week 8 clash, they face a challenging pair of matchups in weeks 9 and 10. On 11/05, they take on the Raiders in a 4:25 PM EST showdown, followed by a battle against the Cowboys on 11/12, also at 4:25 PM EST. These games will test their mettle in the quest for victory.
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