Game Recap – Giants at Washington – Week 9

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November 8, 2020

by Noonefromtampa

Final Score: Giants 23, WFT 20

Game Summary

First Quarter

The Washington Football Team won the toss and deferred, giving the New York Giants the ball on offense first. The Giants drove 40 yards on 7 plays before the WFT defense held and forced a turnover on downs. Then came two bizarre back-to-back plays. Kyle Allen completed a pass to Antonio Gibson for 20 yards, who fumbled. What followed the fumble was a classic NFL Follies moment as both teams repeatedly tried to recover the ball, which rolled more than 25 yards down the field. The Giants finally recovered the fumble at their own 19 yard line. Daniel Jones then completed a 50 yard pass to Austin Mack to set up the first score, a Graham Gano 38 yard field goal. WFT responded with a 3 and out on their next possession. The Giants then had a short drive of 6 plays for 11 yards, the highlight  of which was what was initially called an interception by Kevin Pierre-Louis, but was overturned because the ball had hit the ground. Isaiah Wright then fumbled his catch of the punt, which the Giants recovered at the Washington 15 yard line. New York then drove the 15 yards in 4 plays and scored a touchdown on a 2-yard run by Wayne Gallman.

Score: Giants 10, WFT 0

Second Quarter

In a drive that started in the first quarter, WFT responded by driving for a 48 yard Dustin Hopkins field goal. The 9 play, 54 yard drive was marred by an ankle injury to Kyle Allen on a personal foul by Jabrill Peppers. Alex Smith entered the game to complete the drive which stalled due to multiple penalties on the offense. The Giants answered with their own 9 play, 40 yard drive which ended with Gano 48 yard field goal. Washington’s next possession ended with a 3 and out including a 15 yard sack of Smith. After the punt, the Giants had a long 10 plays, 77 yard drive, which ended with a 16 yard touchdown completion to Evan Engram. The drive featured 44 rushing yards by former Washington player Alfred Morris. Washington responded with a 6 play, 59 yard drive that featured a 32 yard completion to Cam Sims. Washington’s hope for a score before halftime were dashed when J.D. McKissic fell down on his route, which caused Smith’s throw to go directly to Giants linebacker Blake Martinez.

Score: Giants 20, WFT 3

Third Quarter

WFT opened the second half with an impressive 6 play, 75 yard drive, which featured al Alex Smith 45 yard completion to Cam Sims. Several good runs by Gibson led to Gibson getting a short touchdown run. The Giants responded by driving 61 yards on 12 plays to kick a 42 yard Gano field goal. The drive stalled after a holding call and a Tim Settle sack on consecutive plays.  WFT answered with a 8 play, 63 yard drive, which featured a 33 yard pass completion to C. Sims and 15 yard completion to Wright. Washington’s drive stalled after a holding penalty on Chase Roullier and a 7 yard sack of Smith.

Score: Giants 23, WFT 10

Fourth Quarter

Hopkins converted on a 44 yard field goal attempt at the start of 4th quarter. Following a 20 yard run by Morris, New York’s next drive stalled after 6 plays, and the Giants were forced to punt. WFT then got the big play it needed. After two 8 yard completions to J.D. McKissic and Logan Thomas, Smith hit Terry McLaurin for a 68 yard touchdown. McLaurin made the catch in traffic over the middle and then outraced the Giants’ defenders to the end zone. The Giants were then forced to punt after an 8 play, 19 yard drive that ended because of an offensive pass interference penalty and sack of Jones. WFT then drove 49 yards in 10 plays, but Peppers intercepted a pass tipped by McKissic at the Giants’ 40 yard line. Washington then held the Giants to a 3 and out with a key sack by Kamren Curl on third down. After the punt, Washington ran one play before Smith threw another interception to Logan Ryan. The Giants then ran out the clock to end the game.

Score: Giants 23, WFT 20

The Numbers

Points off turnovers: Giants 10, WFT 0

Turnovers: WFT 5, Giants 0

Alex Smith: 24/32, 325 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions

Alfred Morris: 7.4 yards per carry average (67 total yards)

Key Injuries

Kyle Allen (dislocated ankle)

Heroes and Goats

Terry McLaurin: 7 catches on 8 targets, 115 yards, 1 TD – Hero

Cam Sims: 3 catches on 4 targets, 110 yards – Hero

Jabrill Peppers (leg whip) – Goat