With all the Saquon Barkley drama surrounding the New York Giants, the fate of the team’s season most likely rests in a different direction. The quarterback is the driver of almost every NFL team, and Daniel Jones is no different. Barkley averaged -0.0756 EPA per touch in 2022, per nflfastR data, while Jones averaged 0.271 EPA per pass and rush, excluding pass attempts to Barkley. Unsurprisingly, the quarterback was a bigger determinant of point potential.
After taking an encouraging step forward in 2022, Jones is on a two-year, prove-it deal. To take the reins of the offense and truly lead the Giants to victory, Jones will need to make more strides in 2023.