Bucs Rout the Giants, Who Point the Finger at Themselves

The Giants rank 25th in net yards per pass and 24th in yards per rush. The team’s defensive numbers, while not at the top of the league, are at least better.

Jones had backed Garrett after the game. “I think we were prepared, I think we had a plan, and we didn’t execute it,” he said. “I think we feel responsible as players.

Asked if he had faith in Garrett, Judge had seemed more equivocal. “I have faith in all the people on our team,” he said, adding, “we’ll make any move we need to going forward.”

Asked directly if Garrett would keep his job, or at least his role, Judge had replied, “I’m not going to go into that right now.”

For the Bucs, the news was much better. Improving to 7-3, the team seems to have a hammer lock on the N.F.C. South. The return of Rob Gronkowski (six catches for 71 yards) from a rib injury was also a plus.

The Giants now face a short week before a home game against Philadelphia on Sunday. In addition to the specific challenge posed by the Eagles, a divisional rival, the Giants may have to deal with a stadium full of home fans who now have their coach’s permission to be out of patience.

“We have to do everything better,” Judge said.

Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/23/sports/football/giants-buccaneers-brady-judge.html