The New York Giants defeated the Miami Dolphins 26-3 in preseason action on Saturday, securing an easy victory driven by standout performances across the roster, according to game reports from The Miami Herald and CBS News. The matchup pushed the Dolphins to 0-2 in the preseason, while the Giants capitalized on sharp quarterback play and strong performances from rookies and veterans alike.
Darius Slayton and Jameis Winston Lead Giants Offense
Recovering from double sports hernia surgery, wide receiver Darius Slayton delivered a loud first half with four catches for 58 yards, according to The Miami Herald. Slayton set up the Giants’ first touchdown with a 29-yard catch-and-run on third-and-5. Backup quarterback Jameis Winston played the entire first half, completing 15 of 21 passes for 150 yards, rushing for an 11-yard score, and orchestrating a two-minute drive that ended in a field goal, as reported by The Miami Herald.
Running back Devin Singletary contributed 40 rushing yards on eight carries, highlighted by a 13-yard touchdown run featuring a sharp cutback. Conversely, running back Tyrone Tracy committed a costly preseason fumble, coughing up an untouched ball after runs of 11 and 12 yards, per The Miami Herald.
Rookies J.C. Davis and Bobby Jamison-Travis Stand Out
Sixth-round pick J.C. Davis played all 53 snaps at left tackle, earning an 86.6 grade from Pro Football Focus and allowing just one pressure over 33 pass-blocking snaps to solidify his roster bid. Fellow rookie sixth-rounder Bobby Jamison-Travis recorded a sack and introduced a new sack celebration for the No. 97 jersey, according to The Miami Herald. Safety Tyler Nubin also contributed heavily, recording a pass defensed and earning an elite 90.4 grade from early Pro Football Focus evaluations.
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Miami Dolphins Struggle in 26-3 Loss
The Miami Dolphins fell to 0-2 in the preseason following the 26-3 drubbing by the Giants, according to CBS News.