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NFL Power Rankings, Week 4: Daniel Jones ignites Giants, Packers stay perfect

By Randy Gurzi

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 22: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants scores a 4th quarter touchdown during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 22: Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants scores a 4th quarter touchdown during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 22: Ronald Jones #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes during a game against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 22: Ronald Jones #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes during a game against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (21)

It looked early on as if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were going to walk away with their game against the New York Giants. Facing a team starting a rookie quarterback, they jumped out to a 28-10 lead, which is what they took into the half. Then, they simply couldn’t stop Daniel Jones in the second half.

The No. 6 overall pick threw for 336 yards and had two touchdowns while also running in two more. The second run of his was from seven yards out and capped off the comeback as that put the Giants up 32-31. It was the second loss of the season for Tampa Bay, who is now 0-2 at home on the season.

Head coach Bruce Arians was expecting a better start than this, as the quarterback whisperer believed he had his man in Jameis Winston. The former No. 1 overall pick has had his share of struggles during his tenure but wasn’t the reason they lost this game.

Winston was able to throw for 380 yards and had three touchdowns. Of course, he also had a pick because that’s kind of what he does. The good news is, they got Mike Evans going after two slow games. The big wideout pulled in eight receptions for 190 yards and had three touchdowns. Still, their start has been anything but great and they need to get things figured out quickly.

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