Surprisingly, the New York Giants erratic offense is producing some huge performs towards the Los Angeles Rams.
With 4:39 remaining within the third quarter, Giants backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor threw an 80-yard TD to vast receiver Darius Slayton, slicing the result in 20-16. New York missed the extra-point try.
Taylor, 34, changed undrafted rookie QB Tommy DeVito in a Week 16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles (11-4) and is making his fourth begin. He is accomplished 19-of-24 passes for 234 yards and one interception by way of three quarters.
New York (5-10) has already been eradicated from playoff rivalry and has QB questions it should reply this offseason. Starter Daniel Jones — who posted a career-low 38 QBR in six video games — suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Week 9. Per Tankathon, they’re in line for the fifth overall pick within the 2024 NFL Draft, inside vary of choosing a possible substitute.
Regardless, the Giants ought to contemplate re-signing a serviceable backup like Taylor — who’s within the remaining 12 months of a two-year $11M contract.