The Giants made an early change on the offensive line, and it seemed to make all the difference.
After the first fruitless series of the game, starting right guard John Jerry was replaced by Brett Jones. That subtle move appeared to spark the offense to life as the team drove for a field goal and a touchdown — their first offensive visit to the end zone this preseason — on their next two possessions in Saturday night’s game against the Jets.
The Giants dabbled with the change in practice this week, giving Jones, a backup center, work at guard.