AT FIRST GLANCE
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After both sides traded field goals for much of the night, backup quarterback Ryan Nassib eventually tipped the scales for the New York Giants with a touchdown pass to wide receiver Dwayne Harris in the fourth quarter en route to a 22-12 victory over the Jackonville Jaguars in the second week of the preseason.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Giants (1-1) "host" the Jets (1-1) for the annual "MetLife Bowl" on Saturday night at MetLife Stadium. Kickoff for the third preseason game is set for 7 p.m. ET.
WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT THE OFFENSE
With Eli Manning under center for three drives, the Giants' first-team offense gained 76 yards on 22 plays, up from 28 yards on 15 snaps in the preseason opener against Cincinnati. Manning finished 4 of 14 for 46 yards as he aired it out to wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. five times -- including the first two plays of the game -- with no completions.
The starters found success a drive later on the ground, especially to the left side of rookie left tackle Ereck Flowers and left guard Justin Pugh. Running in their direction, Andre Williams had a run for 11 yards and Shane Vereen went for 10 more yards, leading to a field goal and the only points of the night for the ones. Relieving Manning late in the first half, backup quarterback Ryan Nassib went 19 of 35 for 217 yards, including an 8-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Dwayne Harris in the fourth quarter. The 217 yards were a career high for Nassib in the preseason or otherwise. His previous best was 158 yards last preseason against Indianapolis.
WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT THE DEFENSE
Former Jaguar and current Giants linebacker J.T. Thomas III led the unit against his old team, recording five tackles which included a strip-sack that fellow linebacker Devon Kennard recovered and another tackle for a loss of 8 yards.
With starting quarterback Blake Bortles playing into the middle of the second quarter for Jacksonville, the Giants held the Jaguars to 7 of 17 on third-down conversion attempts, resulting in all field goals and no touchdowns. Defensive end Damontre Moore notched 2.0 sacks as the Giants finished with three on the night.
WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT THE SPECIAL TEAMS
Five standout performers in the Giants second preseason game vs. Jaguars
LB J.T. THOMAS III Against his former team, linebacker J.T. Thomas recorded five tackles, including a strip-sack that fellow linebacker Devon Kennard recovered. Thomas later had another tackle for an 8-yard loss.
PK JOSH BROWN On a big night for kickers, Josh Brown made all five of his field goal attempts from distances of 53, 51, 43, 37, and 28 yards.
QB RYAN NASSIB Taking over for Eli Manning late in the first half, backup quarterback Ryan Nassib went 19 of 35 for 217 yards and a touchdown. The 217 yards were a career high for Nassib in the preseason or otherwise. His previous best was 158 yards in a preseason game against Indianapolis last year.
WR DWAYNE HARRIS Wide receiver Dwayne Harris hauled in the lone touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter from Nassib, finishing the night with two receptions for 35 yards.
DE DAMONTRE MOORE The Giants finished with three sacks on the night against Jacksonville, two of which came from defensive end Damontre Moore. The third-year pro also combined on a sack in the preseason opener against the Bengals.
In a dream game for kickers, Josh Brown made five of the nine total field goals from distances of 53, 51, 43, 37, and 28 yards. After missing one attempt last week, Brown was perfect for the Giants on Saturday night.
DID NOT PLAY
WR Victor Cruz (calf), WR Rueben Randle (tendinitis), DE George Selvie (knee), WR Julian Talley (toe), CB Prince Amukamara (groin) S Landon Collins (knee). CB Chykie Brown (knee), CB Jayron Hosley (concussion), S Nat Berhe (calf), S Cooper Taylor (toe), CB Chandler Fenner (hamstring), LB Jonathan Casillas (neck), OL Brandon Mosley (back), OT Will Beatty (PUP, pec)
LINEUP CHANGES
Preston Parker for Cruz at WR; Trevin Wade for Amukamara at RCB; Bennett Jackson for Collins at FS.
GAME CAPTAINS
OL Justin Pugh, PK Josh Brown, DT Cullen Jenkins
INJURY REPORT
LB Mark Herzlich (concussion), S Justin Currie (fractured ankle), LB Jon Beason (knee sprain), OL Adam Gettis (stinger, cleared to return), LB Tony Johnson (knee sprain). S Bennett Jackson (knee).
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