Battle For Jersey: Giants Offense Struggles in Preseason Finale

The New York Giants concluded their preseason with a disappointing performance against the New York Jets , particularly in the first half , where the offense struggled to find any rhythm. Facing off in their shared home of MetLife Stadium, the Giants entered halftime down 10-3, with their offensive stats painting a bleak picture.

The Giants managed only 71 total yards in the first half, with a dismal -8 yards through the air. Despite gaining 79 yards on the ground, the offense averaged just 2.6 yards per play. The unit converted only one of five third-down attempts and failed to capitalize on their only fourth-down opportunity. Four sacks allowed, and a lost fumble further compounded their difficulties, leaving the team with little momentum heading into the second half.

The passing game was particularly ineffective, recording -8 yards in the first half, and the team converted only one of five third-down attempts. Four sacks allowed, and a lack of consistency further hampered their efforts.

Running back Dante Miller led the team with 12 carries for 42 yards, while Joshua Kelley added 27 yards on three carries. Receiver Allen Robinson II managed 10 yards on a single rush. In the air, Isaiah McKenzie was the leading receiver with two catches for just 15 yards, followed by Allen Robinson II with four yards and Isaiah Hodgins with three.

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Despite a modest improvement in the second half, the Giants ultimately fell short, losing 10-6 to the Jets. The team finished with 179 total yards—46 passing and 133 rushing. Quarterback Tommy DeVito completed 14 of 27 attempts for 103 yards by the end of the night.

As the Giants round out their 53-man roster, the focus remains on evaluating talent and building depth for the regular season. The performance in this preseason finale still provided valuable insights into which players might earn a spot on the team.