New York Giants offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor has come to the defense of quarterback Daniel Jones after he was heckled by fans following the team's loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
New York Giants offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor has slammed fans who heckled quarterback Daniel Jones as he walked out of MetLife Stadium following a loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Giants fans appeared to wait outside the stadium and called Jones "Danny Pennies," along with boos, as he did not do much to help the team in the 28-6 loss against the Vikings.
Giants' Eluemunor Defends Jones After Heckling Incident
Eluemunor understood the fans' displeasure but said they crossed the line after Sunday's game.
"Today didn’t go as expected I get it, but this is WACK AF," he wrote on X. "As someone who’s dealt with and still fights depression and confidence issues this needs to stop.
Giants' Eluemunor Defends Jones After Heckling Incident
"It’s okay be upset as a fan but to come to the player entrance and act this way is inhumane. We will be better, this needs to be better also."
The Giants offense struggled mightily against the Vikings, recording just 240 total yards on 11 drives and having just over 32 minutes of total possession. The offense was only getting 3.5 yards per play and turned the ball over twice.
Giants' Eluemunor Defends Jones After Heckling Incident
Jones was particularly ineffective, completing just 22-of-42 passes for 186 yards and five sacks. He also threw a brutal pick six to Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel on what appeared to be a simple screen play.
It was Jones' first game back after suffering a season-ending knee injury last year. He has not thrown a touchdown pass since Sept. 17, 2023.
"Obviously not good enough," Jones said of his performance after the loss. "Didn't get in the end zone, scored six points. Didn't create much rhythm and flow for ourselves.
"I've got to be better, certainly got to play better, give ourselves more chances to make plays and execute more consistently."
Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence was also unhappy with the fan reaction.
"I don’t respect it, honestly," Lawrence said of the boos, via SNY TV. "I get it, they want to see their team win. It's just a rough patch. It is what it is."
The Giants will have a chance to get in the win column next week on the road against the Washington Commanders.
Despite the team's struggles, Eluemunor remains confident that they can turn things around.
"We will be better, this needs to be better also," he wrote.
