For the second consecutive season, the New York Giants failed to score a touchdown in Week 1, as Big Blue was dominated, 28-6, by the Sam Darnold-led Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Darnold carved through the Giants, finishing the game 19 of 24 for 208 yards with a pair of touchdowns and a Darius Muasau interception. He started 10 of 10 for 136 yards with a touchdown.
The Giants did not pressure Darnold. Man coverage was a liability and the defense’s zone coverage had holes, especially outside the numbers. There were issues throughout the Giants’ defense, after they started with a big Dexter Lawrence sack and an Andru Phillips forced fumble.