Daniel Jones intercepted twice in New York Giants' loss - ESPN

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had a disastrous start in his return from a torn ACL when he threw a pair of first-quarter interceptions on Saturday in a 28-10 loss to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, including one that was returned for a touchdown.

In his first quarter of game action since tearing the ACL in his right knee back in November, Jones threw two interceptions on his first three drives. He also almost threw an interception on his first pass of the contest.

«Obviously first quarter didn't go how we wanted it,» Jones told reporters. «Bad decision and a bad throw (on the interception for a touchdown).»

Jones finished the contest 11-of-18 passing for 138 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. He led a pair of scoring drives in the second half.

But it was on the Giants' second drive of the contest when Jones made an ill-advised throw that proved costly. He was pressured by Houston's Derek Barnett on a dropback in the end zone and in danger of being tackled for a safety. With Barnett hanging near his feet, Jones irresponsibly floated a throw to tight end Theo Johnson in the left flat.

The ball hit Texans safety Jalen Pitre in the chest at the Giants' six-yard line. Pitre corralled the pass for the easy interception and waltzed into the end zone for the score.

Jones conceded after the game he should have thrown it at his receiver's feet. That was a bad mistake, one that veteran quarterbacks shouldn't make.

«Made a poor decision backed up,» coach Brian Daboll said.

On the Giants' following drive, Jones tried to hit well-covered wide receiver Jalin Hyatt down the right sideline. Houston standout cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. was running stride for stride and made a nice diving interception.

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