New York’s two starting quarterbacks lead NFL in turnovers since beginning of 2013; their worst games examined
By Daniel
Oct 13, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley (56) sacks New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
5. Geno Smith: Week 6, 2013 vs Pittsburgh
Smith put together a quarterback rating of 48.8 against the Steelers in 2013. He completed just 55.9 percent of his passes in a brutal 19-6 home loss. Twice he threw an interception and he didn’t lead the Jets to a single touchdown on the day. The Steelers even held Smith to just eight rushing yards on three carries. He did throw for 201 yards, but needed 34 attempts to get there. Granted, he was a rookie facing a historically dominant defense.
5. Eli Manning: Week 1, 2013 vs Dallas
The Giants kicked off the 2013 season against their bitter rival Dallas. The Cowboys would win a thrilling 36-31 contest. Interestingly enough, Manning would put together his highest rated game of the year (102.3). But his four touchdown, 450 yard performance was overshadowed by his three costly interceptions. Those three turnovers doomed the Giants and started their season off on the wrong foot — they never recovered. A great game by Manning was turned sour because of his inability to not give the other team the ball.