Years from now, Sunday’s contest may be remembered as Daniel Jones’ first career start at MetLife Stadium. In short-term history, though, the Giants’ 24-3 victory had very little to do with him.
Wayne Gallman, starting in place of injured Saquon Barkley, scored two touchdowns and a much-maligned Giants defense harassed Washington for four takeaways – including an interception returned for a touchdown – to post a second straight victory and even the record for a team that began the season with two uninspired losses.
Jones became the first Giants rookie quarterback to win his first two starts since Phil Simms in 1979.