The New York Giants got kicked in the teeth on Monday night, falling to the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 24-3 in a game that wasn’t even that close.
All told, it was arguably the Giants’ worst performance in roughly two decades and even eclipsed the mess that was Joe Judge and his back-to-back quarterback sneaks.
Buy Giants TicketsWhose stock is up and whose is down after the Week 4 loss? Let’s take a look.
Stock up: Kayvon Thibodeaux
Kayvon Thibodeaux was in desperate need of a solid performance and he dialed one up in Week 4. One of the few bright spots, Thibodeaux recorded two tackles (two solo, two for a loss), two QB hits, 2.0 sacks, and a pass defensed that was very nearly a pick-6.
Stock down: Daniel Jones
The team around Daniel Jones was an absolute disaster on Monday night but that doesn’t absolve the quarterback of his own issues. Jones himself was the result of two or three of the 11 sacks surrendered, he lost a fumble and tossed two interceptions, one of which was a pick-6 and a negative 14-point swing. He struggled to process the field, he wasn’t throwing receivers open and his internal clock completely malfunctioned due to all the pressure. It was his worst performance as a pro.
Stock up: Wan'Dale Robinson
Wan’Dale Robinson led the team with five receptions on six targets for 40 yards. But that’s not what lands the young receiver here. Rather, it was his energy and effort, which was unparalleled on Monday night. In fact, he was the only player showing genuine emotion and grit, which was highlighted by several downfield blocks against defenders much larger than him.
Stock down: Brian Daboll
Giants co-owner John Mara warned last year that head coach Brian Daboll could go from Bono to Bozo real quick. And, well… Here we are. The Giants are an undisciplined disaster of a team and that reflects entirely on the lead man. The Giants are the complete opposite of what they were a year ago and rarely seem prepared, motivated, or willing to get the job done. Fair or not, that seat is beginning to warm slightly.
Stock down: Darren Waller
Three receptions on three targets for 21 yards. That’s the line tight end Darren Waller put up a week removed from a two-drop performance, one of which resulted in an interception. This is not the sort of production and impact the Giants signed up for or the fans expected. Where is this mismatch nightmare everyone was promised?
Stock down: The entire offensive line
The Seattle Seahawks trotted out four reserves along their offensive line on Monday night and still managed to have a functional offense. The Giants couldn’t even sniff that same sort of success with similar issues. At times, they used six offensive linemen, a blocking tight end, and a chipping running back and still couldn’t stop a four-man rush. It’s mind-boggling ineptitude.
