First half of Redskins-Giants had more punts than points
The nightcap of the NFL's Thanksgiving tripleheader has been predictably dull.
A game featuring the depleted Washington Redskins and New York Giants has been short on intrigue and entertainment.
After one half of play, the NFC East foes went to the locker room deadlocked at 3-3. A look at the numbers shows just how unwatchable the first two quarters were:
9 punts
The two teams combined for six points ... and nine punts. Seven of the first eight drives of the game ended in punts. That string was broken up only by a turnover on downs. Yuck.
12 rushing yards
Redskins running backs Samaje Perine and Byron Marshall, and quarterback Kirk Cousins combined for 12 rushing yards on seven attempts. Together, they averaged 1.7 yards per carry. In fact, Cousins led the team in rushing at the break, with seven yards on one carry.
54 passing yards
That's how many yards through the air the Giants had. Eli Manning is without many of his weapons, including Odell Beckham Jr., Brandon Marshall, and Sterling Shepard. He made due by throwing to Roger Lewis, Evan Engram, Orleans Darkwa, Rhett Ellison, and Wayne Gallman, who combined for the paltry total.
6 penalties
That's right, the game had as many penalties as points. There weren't even any turnovers to get excited about.
Anyone that hasn't turned off the TV or changed the channel is openly trying to ruin their Thanksgiving.