Rush Attempts: 399 (26th)
Unaccounted for Carries: 294 (Second)
Coaching Staff
Shockingly, OC Jason Garrett wasn’t up to the challenge. Saquon Barkley tore his ACL in Week 2 and the Giants were out to sea. With no running game to speak of, Daniel Jones was on his own, and on his own was where he left it. Jones produced only one more passing touchdown (11) than interception (10) as he once again led the league in fumbles with 11. Jones’ turnover numbers would typically indicate a wildly reckless player, but that was not the case as a passer. Jones attempted just 43 throws longer than 20 yards in 2020. He rated replacement level in Next Gen Stats’ “aggressiveness” metric. Jones threw as many deep balls as Gardner Minshew and fewer than Teddy Bridgewater. For what it’s worth, Jones did seem to pick his spots well, as Pro Football Focus graded him with its highest quarterback rating on 20-plus yard attempts. For 2021, Jones will somehow have to thread the needle of reducing his turnovers while going down-field with greater frequency. That seems to be on the Giants’ agenda after they signed Kenny Golladay and invested a first-round pick in explosive-play threat Kadarius Toney. In addition to taking better advantage of their deep, versatile receiver corps, the G-Men will undoubtedly look to re-establish balance after finishing 26th in rush attempts sans Barkley. We doubt increased pace will be on the agenda after Garrett called the league’s 21st “fastest” offense last season.