In a joint practice at the Atlantic Health Jets' Training Center, the New York Giants faced a tough challenge against their crosstown rivals, the New York Jets. The Giants, led by Coach Brian Daboll, had hoped for a productive session, but it was the Jets who emerged victorious on Wednesday.

Throughout the summer, the Giants' offense has shown potential but has struggled to convert it into consistent production. This was evident once again, as their first-team offense could complete passes against the formidable Jets defense, but mostly for short gains. The Giants' defense, practicing on a separate field, also faced difficulties against the Jets' offense, particularly quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Following the practice, Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers acknowledged the team's shortcomings, stating, "We beat ourselves today." The Giants' defense, in particular, appeared vulnerable, as the Jets' offense dominated the action on the field.

Despite the challenges, Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had a solid outing, completing his first nine passes and finishing 13 of 19 overall. However, the Giants' offense struggled to make big plays downfield, with Jones mostly resorting to check downs and quick routes. Though he avoided interceptions, Jones failed to connect on a deep pass to rookie tight end Theo Johnson, who dropped a potential big gain.

The Giants' defense faced its fair share of criticism, with CB Mario Goodrich faltering against the Jets' offense. Veteran cornerback Cor'Dale Flott's absence due to injury has left the Giants searching for a starter opposite Tae Banks.

The joint practice also brought attention to the intriguing matchup between Giants' rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers and Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner. While the matchup didn't fully materialize, Nabers missed a chance for a significant play when he couldn't come down with a deep ball from Jones.

Despite some individual highlights, such as Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke's interception of Rodgers (nullified due to a penalty), the overall performance of the Giants fell short of expectations.

The Giants will regroup and head back to the Quest Diagnostics Training Center for practice on Thursday. They will then enjoy a day off on Friday before facing the Jets once again in their preseason finale on Saturday at MetLife Stadium. The Jets will have the home-field advantage for this highly anticipated matchup.

Overall, the joint practice showcased the work-in-progress nature of the Giants' offense and the vulnerabilities of their defense. With the regular season approaching, the Giants will need to address these issues and find ways to convert their potential into tangible production.