The New York Giants are now 1-0 under first-year head coach John Harbaugh, who guided his new team to a 28-20 win over the rival Dallas Cowboys thanks to major contributors from two of his defectors from Baltimore.
Former Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely had eight catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns in his first game with the Giants since following Harbaugh over from Baltimore. Meanwhile, ex-Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard proved pivotal in the running game, as New York’s Cam Skattebo gained 81 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries.
Ricard was instrumental on Skattebo’s first-quarter score. After initially lining up on the right side of the line, Ricard then shifted left before the snap before obliterating Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, who was knocked back into the end zone on the play.
‘Patrick Ricard clearing the way all the way down the field,’ read an X post from The Giants Report. ‘Saying he’s going to be a big part of the offense seems to be an understatement! Skatt walks in untouched!’
But the man of the hour remained Harbaugh, the long-time Baltimore head coach who donned an FDNY cap to honor New York firefights killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks 25 years ago.
‘I was overconfident,’ Giants co-owner John Mara told the locker room after awarding the game ball to Harbaugh. ‘I really was. And I was right! I was right!’
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Head coach John Harbaugh of the New York Giants reacts during the second quarter
Harbaugh celebrates one of Isaiah Likely’s two touchdown receptions on Sunday night
Patrick Ricard was all smiles after his first game since leaving the Ravens for the Giants
