EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Daniel Jones completed 8 of 9 passes and threw a touchdown pass to cap a near-perfect performance in leading the New York Giants to a 21-19 victory over Carolina and improving No. 1 overall draft pick Bryce Young on Friday night.
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Jones capped his only drive with a 4-yard TD toss to Daniel Bellinger. Backup Tyrod Taylor threw a 33-yard TD pass to Jalin Hyatt, and Eric Gray scored on a 9-yard run for New York (1-1).
Young, who did little in his NFL debut last week against the Jets, showed flashes and put points on the board for the first time, taking the Panthers (0-2) on a long field goal drive.
Carolina Panthers v New York Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during warmups before the preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v New York Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during warmups before the preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v New York Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during warmups before the preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v New York Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during warmups before the preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v New York Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during warmups before the preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v New York Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during warmups before the preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v New York Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during warmups before the preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v New York Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during warmups before the preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v New York Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during warmups before the preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v New York Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during warmups before the preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v New York Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during warmups before the preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v New York Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during warmups before the preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v New York Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during warmups before the preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Carolina Panthers v New York Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 18: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during warmups before the preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)