rookie performance

Tyrone Tracy and the Giants’ rushing attack have a prime opportunity to get back on track against the struggling Cowboys defense on Thursday. Dallas ranks 28th in rushing yards allowed per attempt and has given up the second-most total rushing yards in the NFL. With opponents averaging over 160 rushing yards per game in the past six weeks, the Giants could capitalize on a vulnerable defense. Meanwhile, the Giants’ secondary has been bolstered by the strong play of rookie Tyler Nubin and nickel corner Andru Phillips, who has excelled in coverage.

Offensively, Tracy, a standout rookie, leads all first-year players with 587 rushing yards, emerging as one of the steals of the draft. Despite the team’s overall struggles, there are bright spots like Tracy’s performance, and the Giants hope to build on these positives as they look to reverse their fortunes. However, after a tough 30-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, frustrations are mounting within the team, with head coach Brian Daboll addressing a “soft” mentality that has plagued the squad. With the Giants sitting at 2-9, the pressure is on general manager Joe Schoen to turn things around, though his controversial decisions—such as parting ways with quarterback Daniel Jones and allowing Saquon Barkley to thrive with the Eagles—have left many questioning the direction of the franchise.