If Daniel Jones was watching what’s now his previous Giants aspect on Sunday, his new blueprint was clear.
Baker Mayfield represents the dream path ahead for Jones after his six-year Giants tenure got here to a crashing finish final week.
Sunday marked the Giants’ first recreation since benching Jones, relegating him to fourth on the depth chart after which reducing him after his request to possession. The Giants opted for third-stringer Tommy DeVito, bypassing backup Drew Lock.
The change modified little as Mayfield and the Buccaneers embarrassed the Giants, cruising to a 30-7 win at MetLife Stadium. Mayfield accomplished 24 of 30 passes for 294 yards and added 29 dashing yards and a landing on the bottom as nicely. After a four-game shedding streak, Sunday’s win stored the Buccaneers proper within the thick of the playoff image.
