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Giants PFF grades: Best and worst performers from loss vs. Texans

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Giants PFF grades: Best and worst performers from loss vs. Texans

Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Giants fell to 1-1 in the preseason following a 28-10 loss to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Week 2 — a game they let slip out of their hands early.

Most starters played a full half with some seeing action into the third quarter. Others, who were returning from injury, were more limited in their reps (see: center John Michael Schmitz).

Here’s a look at the best and worst performers, courtesy of PFF, from the Week 2 preseason loss.

Top 5 offense

Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (9) attempts to catch a pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsAug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (9) attempts to catch a pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (9) attempts to catch a pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Bottom 5 offense

Jul 25, 2024; East Rutherford, NY, USA; New York Giants tight end Chris Manhertz (85) participates in a drill during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY SportsJul 25, 2024; East Rutherford, NY, USA; New York Giants tight end Chris Manhertz (85) participates in a drill during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 25, 2024; East Rutherford, NY, USA; New York Giants tight end Chris Manhertz (85) participates in a drill during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Top 5 defense

Jul 26, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) walks the sideline during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY SportsJul 26, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) walks the sideline during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 26, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) walks the sideline during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Bottom 5 defense

Aug 18, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith (12) is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Darrian Beavers (43) after a catch during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY SportsAug 18, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith (12) is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Darrian Beavers (43) after a catch during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 18, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith (12) is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Darrian Beavers (43) after a catch during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Top 5 special teams

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 22: Darnay Holmes #30 of the New York Giants looks on in the second half of the game against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on October 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 22: Darnay Holmes #30 of the New York Giants looks on in the second half of the game against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on October 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 22: Darnay Holmes #30 of the New York Giants looks on in the second half of the game against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on October 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Bottom 5 special teams

Jul 25, 2024; East Rutherford, NY, USA; New York Giants outside linebacker Matthew Adams (49) looks on during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY SportsJul 25, 2024; East Rutherford, NY, USA; New York Giants outside linebacker Matthew Adams (49) looks on during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 25, 2024; East Rutherford, NY, USA; New York Giants outside linebacker Matthew Adams (49) looks on during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Other notables

HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 17: Devin Singletary #26 of the New York Giants leaps into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Houston Texans during the preseason game at NRG Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 17: Devin Singletary #26 of the New York Giants leaps into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Houston Texans during the preseason game at NRG Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 17: Devin Singletary #26 of the New York Giants leaps into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Houston Texans during the preseason game at NRG Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

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