Giants-Panthers: 5 plays that caught our attention

The New York Giants defeated the Carolina Panthers 21-19 Friday in a game where the Giants starters impressed. All of the Giants played other than running back Saquon Barkley, and Daniel Jones led an impressive 10-play, 75-yard opening drive where the newly-paid quarterback was decisive with the football.

There are plenty of positive takeaways from the game. The first team offense and defense were effective, almost all of the drafted rookies had impacts, and the explosive nature of this team seemed much more advanced than last season.

Darren Waller was a focal point on the first drive of the game, and utilizing Jones’ athletic ability was still at the forefront of Mike Kafka’s play calling.…