ATLANTA (AP) — Drew Lock's performance in his return as the Giants' starting quarterback was not a convincing argument for keeping the job. Lock led the New York Giants to only one touchdown. Two of his passes created touchdowns for Atlanta.
It was a low point for a team which set a franchise record with its 10th consecutive defeat in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Falcons. Lock threw one touchdown pass but had two interceptions returned for touchdowns. The Giants (2-13) have not won since Oct.
6, when they beat Seattle 29-20 behind quarterback Daniel Jones to improve to 2-3. Jones was released on Nov. 22, and one month later the ugly loss to the Falcons left coach Brian Daboll facing difficult questions about the direction of the team and the revolving door at quarterback.
Quite often, Daboll's postgame replies included: “We were not good enough.” Making his third start in his first game back after missing one week with a heel injury, Lock completed 22 of 39 passes for 210 yards. In addition to the two pick-6s, Lock lost a fumble.
“Give Atlanta credit,” Daboll said. “You can’t win a game when you throw two interceptions for touchdowns. Another turnover, lose the turnover ratio.
" The Giants led 7-0 following Lock's 2-yard scoring pass to running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. early in the second quarter. The 14-play, 70-yard drive covered more than eight minutes.
On New York's next drive, Lock's pass for Wan'Dale Robinson was intercepted by Falcons safety Jessie Bates III, wh.