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Giants Beat Sam Darnold, Jets in Preseason Despite Saquon Barkley's Absence

The New York Giants defeated the New York Jets 22-16 on Friday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in their annual preseason rivalry game.

Rookie quarterback Sam Darnold impressed for the Jets with 86 passing yards and a touchdown, while rookie running back Saquon Barkley did not play for the Giants because of a hamstring strain.

Darnold and Barkley figure to be compared to each other throughout their NFL careers, since the Giants passed on Darnold to take Barkley with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 draft before the Jets took Darnold third.