Safety Michael Thomas of the Giants celebrates after a tackle in the fourth quarter during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 22, 2019. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Mike Zarrilli
Daniel Jones’ impact on last week’s game against the Bucs was so strong that he wasn’t only giving the offense a boost. The defense felt it, too.
“Daniel came in and he showed sides that he hadn’t shown before,” safety Jabrill Peppers said of the rookie quarterback riling up the defense on the sideline. “Great leadership, getting us pumped up, telling us to make sure we get him the ball back.