New York Giants hanging on by a thread, can they make a surprise comeback?

The New York Giants entered half time against the New England Patriots with one of their better defensive performances in tow. On a windy night in Foxborough Massachusetts, rookie passer Daniel Jones threw two interceptions to give the Patriots the ball and ultimately a 14-0 lead (special teams score included).

However, he didn’t back down as he connected with new free-agent signing Golden Tate on a 64-yard touchdown pass they gave the Giants their first score of the game and the first touchdown through the air against the Patriots defense this season.

There is hope the Giants can stick around in the second half, and a Markus Golden fumble recovery for a touchdown proved that they could compete with the league’s best team.

The New York Giants are competing with minimal talent on offense:

With practice squad running back Jon Hilliman earning just 22 yards on seven carries, the Giants defense has been the highlight of the first half and will be a catalyst for success in a second.

Daniel Jones must be more efficient with the football in his hands and utilize his receivers more frequently. On the defensive side, Jabrill Peppers leads the team with five total tackles, and Golden is sitting with 0.5 sacks and two assists to go along with his fumble recovery for a score.

One of the underrated defenders for the game, though, is linebacker David Mayo, who has earned four tackles, three assists, and 0.5 sacks. He has been stellar stopping the run and clogging up the middle of the field so far.

At the very end of the first half, the Giants allowed a rushing touchdown, which gave the patriots a 21-14 lead. With Big Blue getting the ball back in the second half, they need to start with momentum and positive gains. The defense must continue to play with aggressiveness and physicality as well.

What do the Giants need to compete in the second half?

Aside from another half of quality defensive play, the Giants need the running game to establish itself and burn time off the clock. Having the wind at Jones’ back is essential and will be a huge factor in the team passing the ball with efficiency.