New York Giants: Five Takeaways from Loss to Minnesota Vikings

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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates with wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) after a tochdown during the fourth quarter of a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Giants 52-49.

Nov 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates with wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) after a tochdown during the fourth quarter of a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Giants 52-49. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Giants Playing Undisciplined Football

Undisciplined play marred the end of the Tom Coughlin-era last year. Over the first few weeks, the Giants struggled to protect the Duke and laid the ball on the ground several times. On Monday, Dwayne Harris bobbled a punt on the team’s first possession.

Defenders missed countless tackles, which allowed the Vikings to extend drives. Hall blew an assignment on a critical down. Wade looked lost in coverage on a few occasions. Quarterback Sam Bradford targeted him as the game progressed.

Near the goal line, Vikings running backs Matt Asiata and Jerick McKinnon easily walked into the end zone. New York couldn’t stop Minnesota in the red zone. The defense allowed three touchdowns in three trips inside the 20-yard line.

On a few downs, you can see the Giants shifting personnel at the last minute. With a close eye on details, Bradford took advantage with quick handoffs to the running backs each time. Without perennial Pro Bowler Adrian Peterson, the Vikings backfield closed the deal on scoring drives.

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