The New York Giants are now 2-0 for the first time since 2016.
In a see-saw battle, the Giants edged the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, 19-16, at MetLife Stadium. Graham Gano sealed it for Big Blue with a 56-yard field goal with 3:34 left to play.
Gano was in a zone today against his former team going 4 for 4 on field goals, including a 51-yarder.
The defense for the Giants stepped up to snuff out any remaining hope for Carolina (0-2) when Julian Love sacked quarterback Baker Mayfield on third-and-5 to force a punt with 2:06 to play. From there, the Giants were able to run out the clock.
Giants Notables
- Daniel Jones completed 22 of 34 passes for 176 yards and one touchdown.
- Saquon Barkley came alive in the fourth quarter for the Giants with a clutch performance. Barkley ran 20 times for 68 yards.
- Tight end Daniel Bellinger made a spectacular 16-yard touchdown catch-and-run in the third quarter. For Bellinger, it was both the first reception and first touchdown of the fourth-round pick’s NFL career.
- Leonard Williams left the game in the third quarter and did not return. The defensive lineman was ruled out with a knee injury.
Looking Ahead
The Giants will host the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 3 divisional showdown on Monday Night Football.
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