Watch: Tyrod Taylor throws 80-yard TD to Darius Slayton

New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Giants QB Tyrod Taylor throws 80-yard TD to WR Darius Slayton

By Clark Dalton | Last updated 12/31/23

Surprisingly, the New York Giants erratic offense is generating some big plays against the Los Angeles Rams.

With 4:39 remaining in the third quarter, Giants backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor threw an 80-yard TD to wide receiver Darius Slayton, cutting the lead to 20-16. New York missed the extra-point attempt.

DARIUS SLAYTON DOWN THERE SOMEWHERE

FOX pic.twitter.com/vPKvfJN0d5
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 31, 2023

Taylor, 34, replaced undrafted rookie QB Tommy DeVito in a Week 16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles (11-4) and is making his fourth start. He's completed 19-of-24 passes for 234 yards and one interception through three quarters.

New York (5-10) has already been eliminated from playoff contention and has QB questions it must answer this offseason. Starter Daniel Jones — who posted a career-low 38 QBR in six games — suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Week 9. Per Tankathon, they're in line for the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, within range of selecting a potential replacement.

Regardless, the Giants should consider re-signing a serviceable backup like Taylor — who's in the final year of a two-year $11M contract.

More must-reads: