New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) walks to the sidelines after throwing an interception that was returned for a touchdown by the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
It might seem early to say that the Giants’ season is in dire straits, but that’s how things currently stand as they head to Miami for a Week 5 matchup with the Dolphins.
New York’s miserable start to the 2023 season only worsened on Monday night at MetLife Stadium when it was thoroughly dominated by the Seattle Seahawks, 24-3. Outside of the Giants’ Week 2 comeback victory over the Arizona Cardinals, the offense has scored just 15 points in three games and appears completely broken.
They’re lengthy underdogs against the 3-1 Dolphins, who were beaten down 48-20 by the Buffalo Bills after hanging a historic 70 points on the Denver Broncos in Week 3.
Here’s what to watch for on Sunday afternoon:
Giants vs. Dolphins Week 5 preview
- When: Sunday, Oct. 8
- Kick-off: 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, FL
- TV: FOX
- Spread: MIA -11
Keys to the Game
Woe-Line
The Giants’ offensive line has been shambolic this season, allowing 23 sacks this season including a remarkably putrid 11 on Monday night against the Seahawks. Only the Washington Commanders have allowed more sacks.
Now the line is being held together with the equivalence of duct tape and crazy glue. Andrew Thomas had a setback with his hamstring while Shane Lemieux and John Michael Schmitz Jr. did not practice on Wednesday. They signed former lineman Justin Pugh back to the practice squad as a depth option, but it’s unknown if he would be ready for Sunday if needed.
“Got to go out there and coach the guys that are out there and do a good job with that,” head coach Brian Daboll said. “Then get them ready to play.”
Getting back on track
As difficult as the offensive line has made life for…
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