Darkwa got the start at running back due to Paul Perkins' rib injury. As usual, Darkwa made the most of his opportunity, rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown on eight carries.
Darkwa only had two carries after his 23-yard touchdown late in the first quarter. Coach Ben McAdoo said that Darkwa injured his calf on the touchdown run. But Darkwa was still on the field to drop three passes and play special teams throughout the game, so the lack of carries after the strong start was puzzling.
The one bright spot in the past two weeks is that the Giants may have found something in Gallman.