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Here are several things we learned from the deflating loss.
On Sunday Night Football, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the New York Giants 17–7 at MetLife Stadium.
They now have a 2-4 record on the year and host Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
GIANTS ARE UNABLE TO DEFEAT BAD DANIEL
East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill (92) forces an interception on a throw by New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium
Daniel Jones entered the game on a wave of consistent play, only to crash and burn against Cincinnati, one of the league’s most vulnerable defenses.
The Giants were not thrilled with Jones’ stats (22 of 41, 205 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception for a 57.5 QB rating), but the one interception sticks out. It ended a 48-yard, eight-play drive that had brought them to the Bengals’ 14.
Jones looked mortal without his top wideout, rookie Malik Nabers, sticking to short passes and not completing one over 15 yards on the night.
East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) runs with the ball against New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden (41) and safety Tyler Nubin (31) during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium.
SECOUNDARY DOES ITS JOB - AGAIN
On Sunday night, the Bengals arrived with an arsenal of offensive weapons. Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, two outstanding wideouts, were in good health and full of energy.
However, the youthful secondary of the Giants proved capable of handling the challenge. For the sixth time this season, neither player crossed the end zone, as the Giants did not allow a single wide receiver to gain 100 yards or more in receptions.
Chase caught five passes for 72 yards with a long of 33. Higgins has a seven-catch, 77-yard night with a long of 24.
They bent but did not break against one of the NFL’s top tandems.
