Daniel Jones and the New York Giants suffered another setback in prime-time games, falling to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night. This defeat extends a troubling trend for Jones, who has struggled under the bright lights of nationally televised matchups.
While Jones has displayed solid performance metrics in recent weeks, including a notable win against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5, his prime-time record tells a different story. Historically, few quarterbacks have encountered more challenges in such games. Here’s a look at the worst prime-time records among quarterbacks with 10 or more starts since 1970:
- Daniel Jones: 1-14 (.071)
- Andy Dalton: 6-21 (.222)
- Jeff George: 5-17 (.227)
- Ken Anderson: 3-10 (.231)
Jones' lone victory in prime time came against the Washington Commanders in December 2022, a game that ended controversially with a non-call for potential pass interference. This win broke a nine-game losing streak for Jones in prime-time matchups, a feat that now feels distant, especially following the Giants' 40-point loss to the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023 season opener and another disappointing outing against the Minnesota Vikings.
Daniel Jones' Prime-Time Career Record:
| Season | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | at Patriots | Lost by 21 |
| 2019 | Cowboys | Lost by 19 |
| 2020 | Steelers | Lost by 10 |
| 2020 | at Eagles | Lost by 1 |
| 2020 | Buccaneers | Lost by 2 |
| 2021 | at Commanders | Lost by 1 |
| 2021 | at Chiefs | Lost by 3 |
| 2021 | at Buccaneers | Lost by 20 |
| 2022 | Cowboys | Lost by 7 |
| 2022 | at Commanders | Won by 8 |
| 2023 | Cowboys | Lost by 40 |
| 2023 | 49ers | Lost by 18 |
| 2023 | Seahawks | Lost by 21 |
| 2024 | Cowboys | Lost by 5 |
| 2024 | Bengals | Lost by 10 |
Career Stats:
- Prime Time: 1-14
- Not Prime Time: 22-22-1
- Pass TD-Int (Prime Time): 12-19
- Pass TD-Int (Not Prime Time): 52-22
As the Giants navigate their challenging schedule, the pressure mounts on Jones to improve his performance when it matters most.
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