PITTSBURGH – The New York Giants faced another difficult night, suffering a 26-18 defeat against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
The game saw the Giants (2-6) try to build momentum after forcing their first turnover when linebacker Bobby Okereke stripped Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson of the ball, recovering it himself. However, T.J. Watt foiled the Giants’ hopes of an upset when he sacked Daniel Jones, leading to a key turnover as the Giants were poised to score.
During the fourth quarter, the Giants managed to push towards a comeback after a defensive stand that pinned the Steelers at their own 7-yard line with 1:57 remaining. Jones led a drive that featured completions to Malik Nabers and Wan’Dale Robinson before connecting with Theo Johnson for a 25-yard gain as time dwindled. However, under pressure, Jones’s pass intended for Devin Singletary was intercepted by Beanie Bishop Jr.
Tyrone Tracy delivered a standout performance for the Giants, rushing for a career-high 145 yards and scoring a touchdown. Unfortunately, he left the game after suffering a head injury.
The Giants’ struggles at home continued, now having scored only one touchdown in their last eight games at home compared to seven on the road. Under Jones’s leadership, the team has a dismal 1-15 record in prime-time games since 2019.
In the earlier moments of the game, the Giants managed to tie the score at 9-9 by halftime, but they fell behind after a costly 73-yard punt return touchdown by Calvin Austin late in the third quarter. Despite moments of promise, including a close two-point conversion attempt that failed due to a lack of blocking, the Giants couldn’t regain the advantage.
As injuries continued to plague the team’s secondary, rookie Dru Phillips may be called upon for additional responsibilities. Meanwhile, veteran Chris Hubbard is expected to start at left tackle in place of the injured Andrew Thomas.
The matchup concluded the Giants’ recent stretch of difficult games, raising concerns about their overall performance and strategies moving forward.