In the New York Giants’ Christmas Day loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt did not see one target.
That’s even if Hyatt’s finest game as a Giants wide receiver this season remains his six grabs for 109 yards against the New England Patriots in late November.
In the Philly loss, Hyatt played 35 snaps (56%) of snap count.
The former Tennessee Vols star is undoubtedly frustrated that his own offense is shutting him out, but he isn’t moping about it.
Actually, it’s the exact reverse.
This week, Hyatt stated, “I feel like I didn’t help the team, that’s really how I take it” (via SNY). Feel as though I made no contribution. I feel as though I neglected my team.
“There are ultimately two ways to look at it,” Hyatt said. At the end of the day, it’s all about seizing the opportunity. You can choose to be depressed and have a horrible week, or you can return this week and continue to prepare and be ready for your opportunities. So that’s my main area of attention.
“You can’t be a whiner because you never know; I might have five, six, or seven targets to meet next week. What if I’m not ready?” included the previous Vol.
During his junior year at Tennessee, Hyatt had a reputation for being an exceptionally diligent worker, and it showed on the field. This season, Hyatt has already shown what he is capable of—a 100-yard receiving performance against one of the league’s top defenses—and because he doesn’t give up, it appears that the South Carolina native will soon have a significant breakthrough. All the Giants have to do is figure out how to get the ball to him.
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