New York Giants coach Brian Daboll confirmed Monday that Daniel Jones will remain the starting quarterback in Week 8 despite benching him in Sunday’s loss.
Daboll said after Sunday’s 28-3 setback against the NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles that he removed Jones in the fourth quarter to “create a spark,” but added Jones would be the starter moving forward.
Daboll reiterated Monday that Jones will be under center when the Giants (2-5) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) next Monday night.
“He’s the starter,” Daboll said. “He gives us the best chance.”
Daboll yanked Jones and inserted Drew Lock on Sunday, a move Jones admitted he “didn’t like.” Jones finished 14-of-21 passing for 99 yards and was sacked seven times. Lock didn’t fare much better, going 3 for 8 for 6 yards.
Jones, 27, has completed 62.5 percent of his passes for 1,442 yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions in seven starts this season, his sixth with the Giants.
–Field Level Media
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