Daniel Jones will start for Giants in Week 16 vs. Redskins Eli Manning returns to backup role

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Daniel Jones will start for Giants in Week 16 vs. Redskins Eli Manning returns to backup role

Rookie quarterback will get the start when the roll into Washington to take on the on Sunday, the . In Jarrell Brantley Jersey turn, veteran will return to his role as the backup quarterback.Jones mi sed the past two games due to a high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 13 against the . He was limited in practice last week, but things started to trend in a positive direction this week after being a full participant. Given that he was taking the this week, the writing was on the wall that Jones ultimately would make his return under John Stockton Jersey center in Week 16."I feel better this week," Jones told reporters on Wednesday, via the official team website. "Through it, I felt like I've progre sed every day and every week. Hopefully I'll continue to do that through this week and I'll feel even better Sunday."Despite this injury holding Miye Oni Jersey him out the past few weeks, Jones, who was named the starter in Week 3, has enjoyed a promising first season in the NFL. He leads all rookies with 18 pa sing touchdowns to go along Ricky Rubio Jersey with his 2,374 yards through the air, ranking third among all rookies. Jones has also added 241 yards on the ground and two scores.With his return to the starting spot, this likely means that we've seen the last of Eli Manning in a Giants uniform. The two-time Super Bowl champion started in place of Jones over these past two weeks and Kyle Korver Jersey totaled 486 pa sing yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions. New York won it's most recent contest with Manning under center, fending off the in Week 15, 36-20. That win brought manning to a 117-117 career win/lo s record.
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