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Giants stick with Daniel Jones as QB1

Giants stick with Daniel Jones as QB1

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The New York Giants fell flat in Week 1 with a 28-6 home loss to the Minnesota Vikings that had fans calling for Daniel Jones to be traded.

Giants coach Brian Daboll isn’t ready to go that far, telling reporters Monday that Jones remains the team’s starting quarterback.

“There were some good things, but there were a lot of things we have to improve on,” Daboll said. “We can all do a better job.”

Daboll added that the Giants have no plans to give No. 2 quarterback Drew Lock more practice reps than he currently gets.

Jones’ 22-for-42 performance on Sunday included two interceptions and five sacks. He managed just 186 yards as New York could only muster a pair of field goals.

“I would say decisions for the most part — people we looked at, where we threw — were good,” Daboll said. “Obviously there were some, whether it was an inaccuracy due to a base or maybe there was pressure, there’s a variety of reasons for that.”

One of Jones’ interceptions was returned for a touchdown. Since signing a four-year, $160 million contract before the 2023 season, Jones has played in seven games and thrown for two touchdowns and eight interceptions, including three pick-6s.

Jones missed most of 2023 with an ACL injury. He got his hefty contract after helping the Giants reach the 2022 postseason and win a playoff game against the Vikings.

–Field Level Media

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