It seemed as if Brandon Jacobs set a tone on the first drive of yesterday’s 21-20 loss to the Chargers, as he rushed four times and gained 31 yards. Yet after that opening series, Jacobs got the ball only seven more times.
Jacobs (11-67) wasn’t hurt and he was the Giants’ most effective runner, averaging 6.1 yards, yet he played second-fiddle to Ahmad Bradshaw (14-39). In the second half, even Danny Ware (2-9) got into the act with his first two rushing attempts of the season. Once again, it looks as if the Giants coaching staff is having a hard time leaning on Jacobs.
“The first two possessions I’m in and then I go in and out,” Jacobs said. “It just so happened the drives I was in were probably short drives. Danny got a little bit today as well. That’s probably why it looked a little different. Everything was the same.”
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A promising opening drive ended with the faithful booing the home team after Bradshaw failed to pick up a third-and-1 and Tom Coughlin opted for a 39-yard field goal attempt for Lawrence Tynes. The kick never materialized, as holder Jeff Feagles seemed to have trouble getting the ball down and Tynes pulled off the kick without fully swinging his leg.
“As he was bringing it around I saw it drop out of his hands and then he caught it again,” Tynes said. “It wasn’t terrible, but it was enough to throw me off. I might have been a little quick into it, but I just don’t feel like I would have made the kick.”
The last time the Giants lost four straight was Nov. 12-Dec. 3, 2006.
PHOTOS: GIANTS LOSE TO CHARGERS
The Chargers rushed for only 34 yards, the lowest total for a Giants opponent since the Vikings in 2005.
Eli Manning completed 76 percent of his passes, tied for the second-highest of his career.
LB Michael Boley returned, started at weak side linebacker and had seven tackles.
Chris Canty finally returned to action after missing the last seven games with a calf injury.
It seems whenever TE Kevin Boss gets a reception he pays a price. His first catch came in the second quarter and went for nine yards, but Boss was clocked by S Eric Weddle. Boss was slow to get to his feet and was administered tests on the sideline by team physician Dr. Russ Warren before reentering the game.