With the announcement that Tommy DeVito can be assuming beginning duties underneath middle on Sunday, when the 2-8 Giants host the Buccaneers, the Daniel Jones period is all however over.
There have been much more lows than highs over his six seasons, however here’s a have a look at 4 of essentially the most memorable in every class.
The Peaks
Jan. 15, 2023: Main Man
In his first and solely profession playoff victory — an upset win over the Vikings in an NFC wild-card spherical sport in January 2023 — Jones was nothing in need of sensational. He accomplished 24 of 35 passes for 301 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for 78 extra yards to steer the Giants to their first postseason win in 11 years.
Sept. 22, 2019: A debut for the ages
Changing Eli Manning in Week 3, Jones and the Giants fell behind by 18 at halftime to the Buccaneers and misplaced Saquon Barkley to a high-ankle sprain. Jones responded with three landing drives within the second half, working it in from 7 yards out with 1:16 left to present the Giants their first lead of the sport. Jones completed 23 of 36 for 336 yards and two touchdowns passing and ran in for 2 extra scores.
Jan. 1, 2023: Standing O, Playoff-bound
In Week 17, squaring off in opposition to the Colts with a playoff berth on the road, Jones dazzled: 19 of 24 passing, 268 all-purpose yards and 4 whole touchdowns. It was a rout within the truest sense — closing rating, 38-10 — and Jones bought his curtain name from New York because the clock ticked down on the sport.
Oct. 3, 2021: Day 402
Jones let it fly everywhere in the Superdome, going 28 of 40 for a career-high 402 yards, two touchdowns and one unbelievable comeback win. Right down to the Saints by 11 factors halfway via the fourth quarter, Jones led two scoring drives to tie it late in regulation and one other TD drive in extra time.
The Valleys
Monday: The Benching
Solely Tommy Cutlets can save New York. Once more.
Nov. 10: Wurst and final
In what probably was his closing look for the Giants, Jones threw two interceptions — the primary on the Carolina 21-yard line, the second on the Carolina 8 — in an embarrassing 20-17 loss to the Panthers, broadly considered the worst workforce within the league.
Nov. 5, 2023: Wounded knee
In Jones’ first sport since getting back from a three-game absence because of a neck harm, the quarterback crumpled to the bottom with out being touched. An MRI the next day confirmed the worst: A season-ending torn ACL in his proper knee.
March 7, 2023: $160 Million Man
Jones would say this one belongs with the peaks. Giants followers would disagree, as Jones has gone simply 3-13 because the starter since touchdown the four-year, $160M deal. John Mara will recuperate the monetary prices. The emotional scars will final a lifetime.
