New York Giants at Houston Texans
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Daniel Jones picked off twice in 1st game since ACL injury as Giants fall to Texans 28-10
Jones threw two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown in his first action since a season-ending knee injury last year and the Houston Texans beat the Giants 28-10 in a preseason game.
“I feel good, physically,” he said. “The knee felt really good. I was excited to be out there.”
Jones tore the ACL in his right knee on Nov. 5 and had recovered for the start of training camp but was held out of New York’s preseason opener last week against Detroit. He played until halftime Saturday and was 11 of 18 for 138 yards.
His two interceptions were part of five turnovers the Giants committed Saturday.
“You don’t give yourself much of a chance when you turn the ball over,” coach Brian Daboll said. “It’s obviously something we need to improve on so that’s what we’ll try to do.”
Houston’s C.J. Stroud threw for 88 yards in one quarter after playing two series in his preseason debut last week. The Texans didn’t score on his first drive and he was lifted for Case Keenum in the middle of the next one at the start of the second quarter.
Jones was under heavy pressure in the end zone on his second drive when he threw a desperation pass which Jalen Pitre and returned 5 yards for a touchdown to make it 7-0.
Pitre, who is entering his third season, loves how the secondary has come together since the start of camp.
“We’ve been growing in a lot of different ways on and off the field,” he said. “So I think it’s going to do nothing but help us as we continue to move forward.”
The Giants were driving on the next possession when Jones attempted a deep throw to Jalin Hyatt. But Derek Stingley jumped in front of him near the end zone for another interception.
“A little shaky to start,” Jones said. “Obviously, the first quarter didn’t go the way we wanted. Bad decision, bad throw. I’d like to have that back, but I think overall, we got some things going in the second quarter and executed and moved the ball. I was happy with how we responded."
Jones, who signed a four-year, $160 million contract extension after the 2022 season, moved the ball more effectively after that with most of Houston’s starters on the bench. He directed a 63-yard drive capped by a Devin Singletary that tied it early in the second.
John Metchie led the Texans with six receptions for 68 yards. Metchie, who is starting his second season since missing his rookie year undergoing treatment for cancer, grabbed a 3-yard touchdown from Case Keenum to make it 14-7 in the second.
“It’s exciting to see Metchie make those plays,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. “Nobody is more fired up than all of his teammates, you see the other receivers and their genuine excitement for him when he makes those plays. The entire team, as a whole, is pulling for him to do well.”
New York’s Malik Nabers, the sixth overall pick in this year’s draft, jumped up to grab a pass for a 21-yard gain just before halftime. Nabers, who sat out last week while dealing with an ankle injury, had four receptions for 54 yards.
“He made a few really nice catches out there,” Jones said. “We’ve seen it in practice, but seeing it in a game felt good.”
That drive ended with a field goal that cut the lead to 14-10 at the break.
Houston's British Brooks, an undrafted rookie, had touchdown runs of 6 and 15 yards in the fourth quarter to extend the lead to 28-10.
The team has said that supplies to repair the roof are difficult to get and repairs might not be completed until about a month into the regular season.
His family was on the field during introductions and his son Jacoby Jones Jr. fired the cannon before the team ran out.
“I’m happy the organization was able to honor him in that way and give his family that respect and honor,” Ryans said.
Texans: Have a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams Thursday before wrapping up the preseason by hosting them next Saturday.
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Scoring Summary
TD | 1st Period 7:24 | Jalen Pitre 5 Yd Interception Return (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick) | |
TD | 2nd Period 10:31 | Devin Singletary 1 Yd Run (Graham Gano Kick) | |
TD | 2nd Period 3:48 | John Metchie III 3 Yd pass from Case Keenum (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick) | |
FG | 2nd Period 0:21 | Graham Gano 31 Yd Field Goal | |
TD | 4th Period 12:12 | British Brooks 6 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick) | |
TD | 4th Period 3:43 | British Brooks 15 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick) |
Statistics
NYG | HOU | |
---|---|---|
16 | 1st Downs | 25 |
8 | Passing 1st downs | 16 |
7 | Rushing 1st downs | 8 |
1 | 1st downs from penalties | 1 |
6-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-13 |
0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
60 | Total Plays | 70 |
279 | Total Yards | 369 |
4.6 | Yards per Play | 5.3 |
11 | Total Drives | 11 |
205 | Passing | 255 |
21/37 | Comp/Att | 24/38 |
5.4 | Yards per pass | 6.7 |
2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
1-8 | Sacks-Yards Lost | 0-0 |
74 | Rushing | 114 |
22 | Rushing Attempts | 32 |
3.4 | Yards per rush | 3.6 |
1-2 | Red Zone (Made-Att) | 3-4 |
6-45 | Penalties | 9-65 |
5 | Turnovers | 0 |
3 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
0 | Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 1 |
25:30 | Possession | 34:30 |
Game Information
Location: Houston, TX
Attendance: 69,913 · Capacity:
2024 NFC East Standings
TEAM | W | L | PCT | T | PF | PA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington | 1 | 55 | 41 | 0 | .500 | 1 |
Philadelphia | 1 | 51 | 55 | 0 | .500 | 1 |
Dallas | 1 | 61 | 52 | 0 | .500 | 1 |
New York | 2 | 49 | 24 | 0 | .000 | 0 |
2024 AFC South Standings
TEAM | W | L | PCT | T | PF | PA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston | 0 | 40 | 48 | 0 | 1.000 | 2 |
Indianapolis | 2 | 45 | 37 | 0 | .000 | 0 |
Tennessee | 2 | 48 | 34 | 0 | .000 | 0 |
Jacksonville | 2 | 38 | 30 | 0 | .000 | 0 |
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