The New York Giants face offensive uncertainty following a 37-24 home loss to the New Orleans Saints. Coach John Harbaugh declined to name a starting quarterback for next week's game against the Houston Texans, stating it was "not even up for discussion" 10 minutes after the contest. Gardner Minshew II, acquired late last month, led three scoring drives and nearly engineered a comeback, finishing 11-of-21 for 243 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
He also added 26 rushing yards. Meanwhile, running back Cam Skattebo saw his playing time slashed despite leading the team with 81 rushes for 294 yards through the first five weeks. The Giants' running backs managed only a combined 14 carries for 34 yards Sunday.
Jameis Winston, the incumbent starter, lost for the first time in four starts, throwing two interceptions before being removed. Harbaugh acknowledged the situation was "desperation time" but emphasized Winston's competitiveness. The Giants' offensive struggles extended beyond the quarterback position, as they couldn't establish a running game despite having multiple backs active.
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