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Giants-Bucs final score: Giants dominated by Buccaneers, 30-7

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November 24, 2024

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Giants-Bucs final score: Giants dominated by Buccaneers, 30-7

The New York Giants entered Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium without former starting quarterback Daniel Jones, relying instead on Tommy DeVito to lead the offense. What followed was a nightmare for the Giants as they suffered a lopsided 30-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Giants are now 2-9 and have lost six straight games.

The Buccaneers set the tone early with a methodical 14-play, 70-yard drive that consumed over eight minutes of game time. Running back Sean Tucker capped off the opening possession with a short touchdown run to give Tampa Bay a 7-0 lead. Former Giant Sterling Shepard made his presence felt, catching two passes during the drive.

The Giants’ offense struggled to gain traction in response. Their best chance came on a fourth-and-1 from their own 37-yard line, but Wan’Dale Robinson’s jet sweep was stopped short, turning the ball over on downs.

Tampa Bay capitalized on the Giants’ turnover, but New York’s defense stiffened near the goal line, holding the Buccaneers to a Chase McLaughlin field goal. That made it 10-0 early in the second quarter.

The Buccaneers continued to dominate, with Bucky Irving’s touchdown run pushing the lead to 17-0 midway through the period. Meanwhile, the Giants’ offense sputtered, unable to string together meaningful drives.

Late in the half, Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield added insult to injury with a rushing touchdown, spinning past defenders into the end zone. He celebrated by mocking DeVito’s famous “finger purse” gesture, drawing loud boos from the MetLife crowd. The Giants trailed 23-0 at halftime, their offense yet to show any signs of life.

New York’s offense opened the second half with a glimmer of hope. DeVito connected on three straight passes to Malik Nabers, who hadn’t been targeted in the first half, driving deep into Tampa Bay territory. But disaster struck again when Tyrone Tracy Jr., lined up in a Wildcat formation, fumbled at the Buccaneers’ 5-yard line. Lavonte David forced the turnover, squashing the Giants’ most promising drive of the game.

Tampa Bay responded with another methodical drive, culminating in yet another touchdown to extend their lead to 30-0 late in the third quarter.

By the fourth quarter, the game was well out of reach. The Giants’ offense finally reached the end zone on a 13-play, 68-yard drive that was capped off by a 1-yard touchdown run by Devin Singletary.

Notable Performances

Baker Mayfield (TB): Efficiently led the Buccaneers with 24 completions on 30 attempts for 294 yards, finishing with a 107.5 passer rating.
Bucky Irving (TB): Dominated on the ground, rushing for 87 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.
Sean Tucker (TB): Contributed a rushing touchdown while adding key yardage in critical moments.
Malik Nabers (NYG): A bright spot for the Giants, catching six passes for 68 yards, including three consecutive receptions in the third quarter.
Devin Singletary (NYG): Scored the Giants’ lone touchdown on a short run in the fourth quarter.

Team Stats

Tampa Bay Rushing: 32 carries for 156 yards and 4 touchdowns, led by Irving and Mayfield’s critical contributions.
Giants Rushing: 20 carries for 76 yards, highlighted by Tracy’s 42 yards on nine carries.

With the loss, the Giants remain winless at home this season, falling to 0-6 at MetLife Stadium. They’ll look to regroup as they head into their next matchup, but questions about their direction and personnel loom large over a frustrating season.