Here are this week’s grades from the Giants’ 23-16 lo s to the Dallas Cowboys.Save for Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley, the Giants offense showed several alarming reminders of last year’s frequent dismal showings.Start with the offensive lines inability to pa s blockJones was sacked five times, hit a dozen, and was under pre sure on a of his dropbacks. Again, credit the Brandon Dixon Jersey quarterback for trying to load the team on his shoulders and make the plays that many of his playmakers couldnt. Yikes!As for Barkley, right now, hes the only legitimate and consistent threat this offense has, and his inability to replicate his Week 1 rushing numbers is a testament to how opposing defenses are trying to limit his big-play ability.The receivers were pitifulback-to-back drops by Sterling Shepard on a second down and Kenny Golladay on a third down just cannot happen. The tight ends also left something to be desired, especially on two of the Cowboys five sacks in which they were supposed to provide Daniel Norris Jersey chip help on the right side where rookie Evan Neal was being eaten alive.Yet, for some inexplicable reason, twice the tight ends went their merry way, leaving the rookie to fend for himself. Bottom line: the performances of Jones and Barkley save this unit from a failing grade.While one can argue that the Cowboys often hurt themselves with undisciplined play and mistakes in the first three quarters of this game (leading to a 13-13 deadlock), the Giants’ defense eventually tired out.Cowboys receiving target CeeDee Lamb averaged against Adoree Jackson, who spent most of the night trying to cover him. No Dalton Schultz? No problem, as tight ends Jake Ferguson, and Peyton Hendershot combined for five receptions (out of six targets) for 56 yards, often leaving the Giants’ coverage in the dust. The Giants could have done a little better against the run were among the problems included filling the wrong gaps (such as on Tony Pollards 45-yard rush) or wrapping up the ball carrier (see Zeke Elliotts touchdown run). And the pa s rush? Azeez Ojulari and Kayvon Thibodeaux were on pitch counts in their first action Michael Fulmer Jersey of the 2022 regular season. Ojulari notched from the quarterback, but he also drew two holds and a false start.Scroll to ContinueThibodeaux , the best of the Giants pa s rushers and a mark under , but he wasnt able to get him with his rushes.If we had to pick early season MVPs, wed go with kicker Graham Gano and punter Jamie Gillan. Gano is Mr. Automatic, and although he had his first field goal attempt of the night blocked, that was more on the right side of the line getting bowled over.Gillan did his best to pin the Cowboys deep, but once againand this seems to happen once per game, which is starting to become a concern–the coverage unit failed to maintain lane integrity on one coverage opportunity Jose Iglesias Jersey , that being a 28-yard return by KaVontae Turpin.Meanwhile, Richie James didnt have much room to work with on punt returns, managing one yard on two returns.And all six of Brett Mahers kickoffs went for touchbacks, thus removing kickoff returner Gary Brightwell from any chance of contributing.It was a surprise to see the Giants deploy chipping rather than keeping an extra blocker in to help curtail the Cowboys’ pa s rush. That decision was further amplified when the tight ends didnt get Willie Horton Jersey the chips needed on a couple of occasions.Brian Daboll decided not to challenge the spot of CeeDee Lambs fourth down reception, which initially appeared to be inches short. Still, Daboll later explained that his eyes in the sky advised against it as Lamb had indeed picked up the nece sary yardage.The usage of the receivers continues to be bafflingis Darius Slayton really that bad that the coaches dont feel he can contribute something, or are they simply saving his legs for a rainy day?