Manning tests new offense in HOF Game
After Manning ended the Giants’ second series by losing a fumble on a sack, he bounced back by methodically engineering a 12-play, 80-yard drive capped by rookie Andre Williams’ 3-yard touchdown run.
Manning went 6 of 7 for 43 yards passing, with his longest completion for 10 yards.
He was complemented by a 1-2 punch of a running game made up of Williams and free-agent addition Rashad Jennings, who took much of the pressure off the passing attack.
The focus on a ground game is part of the new wrinkles being introduced by new offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo.
Bills backup Jeff Tuel hit Robert Woods for a 2-yard touchdown pass on fourth-and-goal to put Buffalo ahead 10-7 early in the second quarter.
GIANTS ON THE RUN: With running back David Wilson sidelined after sustaining his second neck injury in less than a year, Williams stepped in and capably filled the No.
He completed just 2 of 7 attempts for 19 yards, and nearly had a pass intercepted by linebacker Jacquian Williams inside the New York 10.
“I would have liked to throw a touchdown pass or to score a touchdown while I was in, but it’s our first game,” said Manuel, the second-year player who has been inconsistent through the first two weeks of training camp.
TABLET GLITCH: The NFL unveiled a few new wrinkles for the preseason, including providing coaches and players on the sidelines an opportunity to view pictures of plays on tablets and in color.