Why can’t the New York Giants score enough points?

The only number that really matters for the New York Giants at the mid-point of the season is their record, a miserable 1-7. That means they are headed for their sixth playoff-less season in seven years, and fifth losing season in that time. They are headed toward their third top 10 draft pick in the last four years, and could end up with the first overall pick for the first time since 1965, when they chose running back Tucker Frederickson.

Each week during the season we provide a “By the numbers” post that gives some numbers of significance leading up to that week’s game. There is, of course, no game for the Giants this week as they get a bye to lick their wounds. With that in mind, let’s…