MESS TO CLEAN
Following two sloppy losses, Joe and Big Blue don’t deserve benefit of doubt against Falcons in Week 3
“Instead of trying to gauge somebody’s emotions, I judge them based on their actions and how they work, and I’ve seen a guy that’s ... been attentive. He’s worked hard on the field. He’s going to continue to improve as a player and build himself in as an integral part of our offense.
MISSED OPPORTUNITY
Darius Slayton said his fourth-quarter dropped touchdown was “a play that I 100% expect to make.” In fairness, Jones’ pass was a tad long for the speedy wideout. Even if it wasn’t an easy catch, however, Slayton still said it was one he should have had.
“Tried to run it down, probably should have dove,” he said. “Didn’t quite make the play.”
BETTER FROM BARKLEY
Saquon Barkley’s body encouragingly was able to handle a dramatically increased workload on only three days’ rest. In last Sunday’s opener, Barkley had played only 29 of 61 snaps (48%). On Thursday, he logged 58 of 69 snaps (84%).
“I’ve got to continue to trust the knee, trust the system and as the system keeps going, I’ll continue to do better,” said
Barkley, who had a 41-yard run but not much else. “Right now I feel pretty good. [But] we need to come out with a win and anytime you don’t, it’s upsetting.”
HISTORY-MAKING LOSS
The Giants are 0-2 for the fifth straight season. The last team to do that was the St. Louis Rams from 2007-11, per ESPN Stats & Info. The Giants also have an NFL worst 18-48 (.273) record since the beginning of the 2017 season.
“I’m very conscious we’re in a production business,” said Judge, in Year 2 of trying to turn around an oil tanker of futility. “But the key thing is to have those results, you’ve got to improve and be in a better place. When you want to get those results, it’s not about being frustrated. It’s about working to get those results.”