A little over a month ago, Daniel Jones, the Giants quarterback, had a rough start to the season by throwing two interceptions in a loss to the Vikings. The New York Post even had a headline mocking his performance. But things have taken a positive turn since then. The Giants have won two of their last three games, and Jones has been a key player in their success.
In the past four games, Jones has been on fire, completing 67.6% of his passes for 952 yards and six touchdowns with only one interception. His recent performances have earned him a passer rating of 99.3, ranking him ahead of other well-known quarterbacks like Jared Goff, Justin Herbert, and even Patrick Mahomes.
Despite Jones’ recent success, the SportsLine Projection Model still sees him as a limited quarterback. The model predicts Jones will throw 15 or 16 passing touchdowns and nine or 10 interceptions in the remaining 12 games of the season. This projection gives the Giants a slim 3.3% chance of making the playoffs, the lowest among the NFC East teams.
However, there is a glimmer of hope for the Giants. The model only takes into account data from the current and previous seasons, omitting Jones’ successful 2022 season from the equation. If Jones can maintain a low interception rate and increase his touchdown passes per game, the Giants’ chances of making the playoffs could rise to 10.9%.
Coach Brian Daboll is confident in Jones’ abilities and believes he can lead the team to success. Jones has shown dedication and leadership on and off the field, and the team is counting on him to continue playing at a high level.
Looking ahead to Week 6, the SportsLine Projection Model predicts a close game between the Giants and Bengals on Sunday night. While it’s not one of the top picks for the week, it’s expected to be an exciting matchup. Fans can check out the top-tier Week 6 NFL picks on SportsLine for more insights into this week’s games.
