Giants news, 10/24: Giants underdogs to Jets, Gunner Olszewski, Brian Daboll, more headlines

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Giants-Jets opening odds: Giants remain underdogs

The Jets are favored by three points with -155 moneyline odds at DraftKings Sportsbook, in Sunday’s matchup with the Giants.

More from Big Blue View

• Giants sign ST/WR Gunner Olszewski to the practice squad; RB Jashaun Corbin being signed
• What can we learn from the Giants’ PFF grades and snap counts against Washington?
• Giants-Commanders: 5 plays that helped the Giants win
• Giants-Commanders ‘Kudos & Wet Willies’: Can the Giants play Washington every week?
• Daniel Jones injures neck: Everything we know

Other Giant observations

Giants starting to see the Darren Waller that was a pass-catching force with the Raiders | NJ.com

This was what the Giants and their fans envisioned after the team acquired Darren Waller from the Las Vegas Raiders in March.

And these were the kind of numbers — seven catches for 98 yards and a touchdown — that so many thought the 6-foot-6, 238-pound tight end would produce.The veteran tight end scored his first touchdown with his new team Sunday to help the Giants end a four-game losing streak with a 14-7 win over the Washington Commanders.

NFL Week 7 overreactions and reality checks: Should Tyrod Taylor be Giants' QB1? | CBSSports.com

In Taylor's two starts, the Giants have averaged 336.5 yards per game. In Jones' five starts, the Giants offense has only 255.8 yards per game. The Giants offense has averaged only 12.4 points in Jones' starts and 11.5 in Taylor's starts, yet the offense has moved more fluently with Taylor. The offensive line has only allowed six sacks in Taylor's two starts!

New York isn't a good football team, but they have a better chance to win with Taylor right now than Jones.

Giants defense smothers Commanders, shows potential to be driving force behind a turnaround | The Athletic

Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale said last week that the unit’s core players are starting to jell. That burgeoning cohesiveness has been highlighted by multiple players.

“I mean, it starts in the middle,” linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux said. “You got Bobby (Okereke), you got (Xavier McKinney), you got (Dexter Lawrence), those three lined up, you just understand that they’ve been leading us in a great way and people are buying in.”

Leo talks about blocked field goal

Tyrod Taylor on starting again: Out of my hands, perfectly fine with any decision | Pro Football Talk

Taylor, who was 18-of-29 for 279 yards overall, was later asked if he thinks he’s done enough to warrant more starts.

“Again, that decision is out of my hands and I’m perfectly fine with how, whatever decision is being made,” Taylor said. “My mindset, there is no attitude change. I am going to continue to keep leading in the way I lead, preparing in the way that I prepare and staying ready for the opportunity.”

The Taylor-Hyatt connection

3 Takeaways from Giants’ Week 7 Win vs. Commanders | Bleacher Report

Bobby Okereke was once again in the middle of everything. The linebacker made 11 tackles to boost his season total to 64. Okereke is putting together one of the best defensive seasons in all of football. His performances demand more recognition on the national level.

Giants corner Deonte Banks: ‘That’s what they got me for, to make plays like that’ | New York Daily News

More than his first NFL interception in Sunday’s first half, Banks’ resilience down the stretch of this victory stood out.

“That’s what they got me for — to make plays like that,” said Banks. “I ain’t really trippin’ off what nobody says to me because I’m a talker, too. So that sh-t just gives me fuel. That sh-t’s fuel to the fire.”

Banks’ tackling has been a key

Giants’ season remains on life support after Sunday’s win, but reinforcements are on the way | SNY.tv

The Giants should get help on that side of the ball. Quarterback Daniel Jones and tackle Andrew Thomas are expected to return against the Jets. The Giants should also get John Michael Schmitz and Evan Neal back soon, too.

That should stabilize the offense — bring forth more consistency. If competence then follows? This wouldn’t be the first time a Giants season turned with a defensive stop against Washington.

This week’s opponent

Sauce Gardner, D.J. Reed remain in concussion protocol | Pro Football Talk

The Jets played their last game without cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed and neither player has been cleared to return to action yet. It’s not clear how many steps remain for either player, but Wednesday will bring an official practice report and any work for either player will be a step toward getting the green light to play against the Giants in Week Eight.

Zach Wilson under pressure: What are his EPA and time-to-throw numbers? | Gang Green Nation

Zach Wilson is about league average on time to throw since being pressured, showing an ability to extend plays. He also is just about league average on estimated points added per dropback, showing an ability to salvage a play gone wrong.

Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh Wants to Keep Team Fresh Mentally and Physically After the Bye Week | NewYorkJets.com

"Nothing drastic, but enough to try to keep our guys both physically, emotionally, mentally involved where they don't feel like it's 'oh here we go again', it's this long day,” said Saleh. ”Just trying to make sure we find that balance where we still hit what we're trying to hit from a preparation standpoint, but again, keeping our guys fresh mentally and physically."

10 more trades NFL teams should make ahead of the 2023 trade deadline | PFF

The Jets trade RB Dalvin Cook to the Ravens for a 2025 sixth round draft choice. The Jets and/or Cook may need to revise this contract a bit to lower the amount that travels to Baltimore, but he is believed to be available. His role has already begun to diminish with his new team following Breece Hall‘s return.

Around the league

Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni on advantage of QB sneak: 'Every first down, it's first-and-9' | NFL.com

Titans trade Kevin Byard to Eagles for Terrell Edmunds, draft picks | Pro Football Talk

Jalen Hurts ‘feels fine’ despite putting on knee brace at halftime during Eagles’ win over Dolphins | CBSSports.com

Dallas Cowboys will extend Dak Prescott this offseason says Stephen Jones | Blogging The Boys

NFL will follow up with Falcons over failure to disclose Bijan Robinson illness | Pro Football Talk

NFL suspends Broncos' Kareem Jackson 4 games for illegal hits | ESPN.com

Former Giants QB (and Hall of Famer) blasts officiating over non-reviewable play | NJ.com

Andy Reid: Taylor Swift ‘can stay around all she wants’ amid Travis Kelce’s dominant run for Chiefs | NFL.com

Miami Dolphins to be featured on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks In Season’ | NFL.com

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