The 53rd preseason recreation between the Massive Apple’s two groups had a little bit little bit of all the pieces. Sunday’s recreation featured large hits, game-changing performs on either side of the ball and a last-minute, game-winning landing cross from Jets quarterback Chris Streveler to Calvin Jackson Jr. The Jets then withstood a Giants’ Hail Mary cross into the tip zone on the sport’s ultimate play to drag out a 31-27 victory. 

The sport, which was uncharacteristically bodily for a preseason bout, didn’t embrace nearly all of the Giants’ starters, together with Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley. It did characteristic most of the Jets’ starters although, in addition to a veteran who performed properly following a latest commerce request (extra on that later). 

Let’s take a deep dive into what transpired Sunday in East Rutherford. 

Mims responds to commerce request 

Days after his agent requested a commerce from the Jets, Denzel Mims let his play do the speaking for him on Sunday. The previous second-round decide had a 29-yard landing catch that tied the rating within the fourth quarter. He completed the sport with 102 yards on seven receptions. 

Talking on the NFL Community broadcast Sunday, Jets GM Joe Douglas didn’t supply an replace on Mims’ scenario. He did state that Mims stays a priceless member of the group who they hope can contribute to the offense this season. 

Mr. August 

As he did through the Jets’ first two preseason video games, Streveler engineered a game-winning drive. Streveler, a 27-year-old NFL veteran who gained a Gray Cup throughout his temporary time within the CFL, went 13 of 17 for 170 yards and two touchdowns whereas main the Jets to a 3-Zero document this preseason. 

“I am at peace with all the pieces,” Streveler mentioned after the win. “I am simply grateful for each alternative on this enterprise, and I do not take something with no consideration.” 

QB competitors? 

It has been assumed that Joe Flacco would be the Jets’ beginning quarterback if Zach Wilson is not able to go in opposition to the Ravens in Week 1. Flacco performed properly on Sunday, however he wasn’t as sharp as Mike White, who threw a pair of first half touchdowns following Flacco’s pick-six to Giants linebacker Austin Calitro. 

A former fifth-round decide of the Cowboys, White noticed his first common season motion with the Jets final season. White began three video games, going 1-2 in these video games whereas throwing for 953 yards with 5 touchdowns, eight interceptions and a completion share of 66.7%. He threw for 405 yards and three touchdowns in a win over the eventual AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals. 

Taylor harm 

Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor left the sport after absorbing a giant hit exterior the pocket by defensive finish Michael Clemons. Taylor, after staying on the bottom for a number of moments, jogged off the sphere earlier than he was finally carted into the locker room. 

Taylor wasn’t the one Large who was unable to complete the sport. Tight finish Daniel Bellinger and defensive finish Jayln Holmes had been dominated out after each had been evaluated for concussions. 

Webb lets it free

Giants quarterback Davis Webb carried out properly whereas enjoying nearly all of the sport. He accomplished 10 straight passes throughout a stretch within the second half whereas main the Giants on consecutive scoring drives. Webb completed the sport with 202 yards on 30 of 38 passing. 

The 27-year-old quarterback has appeared in only one NFL common season recreation throughout his profession. He spent nearly all of his school profession at Texas Tech earlier than enjoying one season for Cal, the place in 2016 he threw for 4,295 yards with 37 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. 

Lawson’s comeback 

Sunday was Jets linebacker Carl Lawson’s first since he ruptured his Achilles’ tendon final summer time throughout a joint observe. Lawson helped document a sack by Taylor throughout his first recreation carrying the inexperienced and white. 

A 2017 fourth-round decide, Lawson recorded a career-high 8.5 sacks throughout his rookie season in Cincinnati. A torn ACL worn out greater than half of his 2018 season. Lawson rebounded with stable campaigns in 2019 and 2020 earlier than becoming a member of the Jets final offseason. 

Alexander’s large hit

Arguably the sport’s most spectacular play was Kwon Alexander’s jarring hit of Giants working again Antonio Williams. The hit pressured Alexander to cough up the ball. 

The well-traveled Alexander is trying to make an affect in New York after earlier stops in Tampa, San Francisco and New Orleans. He earned Professional Bowl honors for the Buccaneers in 2017 after main the league with 108 solo stops. 

What’s subsequent 

The Giants will open the 2022 common season with a highway recreation in opposition to the Titans, who clinched the AFC’s high seed getting into the 2021 playoffs after going 12-5 through the common season. The Jets will open the common season with a house recreation in opposition to the Ravens, who began the ’21 season at 8-Three earlier than accidents contributed to them shedding their ultimate six video games.