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Led by rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants lit up the skies and the Jets in a 31-12 victory to close out Week 2 of the preseason.
Overall, the Jets quarterbacks finished with a 51.3% completion percentage, with one turnover-worthy play and three dropped passes. The quarterbacks were also under pressure seven times throughout, which was a solid showing by the Giants' defensive backs.
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Jets Wire on MSNEvery highlight for New York Jets QB Justin Fields vs. the Giants (video)
It was certainly not a memorable outing for New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields in his team's second preseason outing against the Giants. FIelds' stat line was ugly and despite playing in two series as opposed to one like the Jets' preseason opener,
Justin Fields and the New York Jets' passing offense struggled against the Giants. Fields, who signed a two-year, $40 million deal to replace Aaron Rodgers, completed just one of five passes for 4 yards in the Jets' 31-12 preseason loss Saturday night.
Jaxson Dart took another step Saturday night toward grabbing the Giants’ starting quarterback job if Russell Wilson falters early this regular season.
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USA TODAY Touchdown Wire on MSNWho did Jets coach Aaron Glenn praise despite blowout loss vs. the Giants?
The Jets were not the preseason kings of New York this offseason but it wasn't all bad, according to head coach Aaron Glenn, despite the outcome. The Giants took a 31-12 win and yes, it was mostly bad for the Jets.
Carter was flattened by a chip block from Jets tight end Stone Smartt in the second quarter, and as he got back up to his knees, right tackle Chukwuma Okorafor put Carter right back on his behind. The Giants rookie fired off a spicy tweet in response to the official NFL account’s tweet featuring a video of the moment.
New York Giants rookie edge rusher Abdul Carter isn't sweating his unflattering moment from Saturday's preseason game against the New York Jets that went viral.