The Giants.com crew breaks down the 37-21 loss to the Chargers in Los Angeles:
John Schmeelk: The Giants have four games left this season to show they can play a better brand of football than they have played in two consecutive losses to the Dolphins and Chargers. At 4-9, all the Giants can do is look themselves in the mirror and figure out how they can do their job better. Personal pride in their own performance is something that should be seizing these players right now. Until the Giants can more consistently win their matchups at every level of the offense and defense, the results are not going to be significantly better. Whatever gets put down on tape lives forever, and the next four weeks needs to be better than the previous four if expectations are going to be met and losses are going to turn into wins.
Dan Salomone: Mike Glennon started for a second consecutive game in place of Daniel Jones, who is dealing with a neck injury. The question now becomes will it be three in a row with a visit from the NFC East-leading Cowboys looming. Joe Judge spoke to reporters Monday morning on a conference call from Los Angeles at the same time Jones was undergoing scans on his injured neck in New Jersey. By the time the team lands, they hope to have more information.
Judge was asked if he was any more or less optimistic about Jones, who flew back early Senior Vice President of Medical Services/Head Athletic Trainer Ronnie Barnes.
"I wouldn't say – I have nothing negative, nothing less optimistic about it, if that makes sense? I have no information to tell me that anything's going in a different direction," Judge said. "We're waiting eagerly like you guys are to hear what the doctors say, and we'll see where it is for this week."
Lance Medow: We've seen multiple teams this season that the Giants have struggled showcasing complementary football and it was in the forefront of Sunday's loss to the Chargers. Near the end of the second quarter, the Chargers had a 17-7 lead but New York pinned them at their own 4 and forced a three-and-out to give the Giants the ball at the Los Angeles 41. However, the Giants also went three-and-out and wound up losing two yards before punting with less than a minute left. To make matters worse, the Chargers' Justin Herbert needed only a few plays before connecting with Jalen Guyton for a 59-yard touchdown.
When special teams and the defense come through, the offense can't capitalize and vice-versa. Although that series of events proved to be a huge turning point in the game, Sunday's biggest issue was the inability for the defense to stop the run and get off the field. Los Angeles ran the ball 37 times for 152 yards and scored on seven of their eight possessions during one stretch from midway through the first quarter to early in the fourth. The Chargers faced very few third downs and when they were put in that position, the majority of them were reasonable distances. The longest third down they faced was for 11 yards – when Herbert found Guyton for a score. The Chargers dictated the tone of the game up front and that enabled them to build a sizeable lead and force New York to play from behind for the majority of the contest.
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New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull )
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) carries during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull )
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull )
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry, center, breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) enters the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and nose tackle Austin Johnson (98) celebrate after a defensive stop during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The New York Giants line up against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull )
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull )
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries past Los Angeles Chargers middle linebacker Kenneth Murray (9) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants center Billy Price (69) signals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull )
New York Giants fullback Eli Penny (39) catches a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) looks on from the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 202), in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
New York Giants fullback Eli Penny (39) catches a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants fullback Eli Penny (39) celebrates his touchdown catch with tight end Chris Myarick (41) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants fullback Eli Penny (39) celebrates his touchdown catch with New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Giants defensive back Keion Crossen (31) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants linebacker Cameron Brown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) is chased by Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants fullback Eli Penny (39) catches a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham, right, is tackled after a catch by New York Giants cornerback Aaron Robinson (33) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph runs after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) defends during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Kyzir White (44) tackles New York Giants wide receiver John Ross (12) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) defends during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs a route during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) walks on the field the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is tackled by New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) runs past Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joe Gaziano (92) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, left, is hugged by teammates after catching a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) catches a touchdown in front of Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Michael Davis (43) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) is tackled by New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers inside linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga (57) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
LB Benardrick McKinney
DL Leonard Williams
QB Jake Fromm
RB Saquon Barkley
RB Saquon Barkley
TE Kyle Rudolph
T Nate Solder
QB Mike Glennon
QB Mike Glennon
HC Joe Judge
LS Casey Kreiter, HC Joe Judge, P Riley Dixon, K Graham Gano
HC Joe Judge
DL Dexter Lawrence
TE Chris Myarick
WR Sterling Shepard
CB James Bradberry
RB Saquon Barkley, WR Darius Slayton
DL Leonard Williams
DL Dexter Lawrence
DL Raymond Johnson III, DL Leonard Williams, DL Austin Johnson
TE Kyle Rudolph
DL Dexter Lawrence
QB Mike Glennon
QB Mike Glennon
QB Mike Glennon
QB Mike Glennon
WR Sterling Shepard
WR Sterling Shepard
CB James Bradberry
CB James Bradberry
S Xavier McKinney
CB James Bradberry
RB Saquon Barkley
T Korey Cunningham
CB Aaron Robinson
RB Saquon Barkley
TE Chris Myarick
WR Sterling Shepard
RB Saquon Barkley
QB Jake Fromm
WR Sterling Shepard
G Ben Bredeson
RB Saquon Barkley
RB Saquon Barkley
RB Saquon Barkley
TE Evan Engram
CB James Bradberry
CB James Bradberry
CB James Bradberry
G Ben Bredeson
S Xavier McKinney
S Xavier McKinney
RB Saquon Barkley
DB Logan Ryan
S Xavier McKinney
RB Saquon Barkley
DB Logan Ryan
G Will Hernandez
T Korey Cunningham
G Will Hernandez
S Julian Love
TE Chris Myarick
WR Kenny Golladay
T Andrew Thomas
WR Kenny Golladay
TE Evan Engram
QB Jake Fromm
CB James Bradberry
QB Mike Glennon
TE Kyle Rudolph
WR Sterling Shepard
TE Evan Engram
FB Eli Penny
LB Oshane Ximines
LB Quincy Roche
FB Elijhaa Penny
FB Elijhaa Penny
RB Devontae Booker
RB Gary Brightwell
WR Kenny Golladay
LB Elerson Smith
DL Leonard Williams
DL Dexter Lawrence
CB Darnay Holmes
CB Adoree' Jackson
S Julian Love
WR Kenny Golladay
FB Cullen Gillaspia
LB Blake Martinez
CB Adoree' Jackson
DL Leonard Williams
CB Darnay Holmes
S Julian Love
S Julian Love
S Julian Love
RB Devontae Booker
RB Gary Brightwell
RB Saquon Barkley
T Matt Peart
LB Azeez Ojulari
DL Raymond Johnson III
DL Austin Johnson
LB Reggie Ragland
LB Reggie Ragland
DB J.R. Reed
DB J.R. Reed
WR Kadarius Toney
QB Jake Fromm
DL Danny Shelton
T Andrew Thomas
WR Darius Slayton
S Xavier McKinney
LB Tae Crowder
QB Mike Glennon
G Will Hernandez
LB Tae Crowder
TE Evan Engram
QB Mike Glennon
WR Sterling Shepard
