Takeaways from Giants vs. Seahawks

Matt Citak: Most of the attention in the Giants' rookie class this season has rightly focused on Malik Nabers. The wide receiver was near the top of the league in nearly every receiving category for four games before being sidelined for Sunday's game due to a concussion. With the first-round pick unable to make the field, his classmate made sure he picked up the slack in his absence.

Running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. saw extended action for the first time in his young career with veteran Devin Singletary also sidelined with a groin injury, and the 24-year-old took full advantage of the opportunity. Tracy carried the ball 18 times for 129 yards, an average of 7.2 yards per carry, and had four carries for 10 yards. This came after he gained just 29 yards on 12 carries in the first four games of the season. Tight end Theo Johnson also enjoyed his best game in the NFL, catching all five of his targets for 48 yards. He averaged 4.0 yards on those five targets, the team's highest average on Sunday, while his 28 yards after the catch ranked second.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Giants once again had solid performances with their second and third round picks. Safety Tyler Nubin was on the field for 97 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Seattle, with the two snaps he wasn't on the field being the first two snaps he missed all season. For the second straight year, Nubin led the team in tackles. He finished the game with nine total tackles and six solo tackles, three more than any other player, and added a tackle for loss and his first career fumble recovery. According to Next Gen Stats, his team-high five tackles in the running game were three more than any other player. Then there's cornerback Dru Phillips, who returned to the field after missing most of Weeks 3 and 4 with a calf injury. The rookie slot corner finished the game with four tackles (one solo) and gave up just one reception for nine yards on three targets, according to Pro Football Focus. This earned him a passer rating of 42.2.

“It was good to see the freshmen,” coach Brian Daboll said after the game. “They are still developing. It's October now, so try to figure out what things you need to work on in September. And one game really has nothing to do with the next. We’re doing everything all over again against a very challenging opponent, a powerful team that will be competing here in a week.”