Giants lineman clocks Cowboys player in helmet as part of awful opening drive

New York Giants offensive lineman James Hudson III was placed under the microscope on Sunday early in the club s pivotal divisional matchup against the Dallas Cowboys Hudson had a scarce miscues for the Giants and it may have taken point off of the board for the offense-starved squad Hudson was flagged for four penalties on the opening drive and it cost the Giants yards CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COMAt one point Hudson took an open-handed swing at Cowboys pass-rusher James Houston The moment was highlighted on social media and Hudson was flagged for unnecessary roughness New York settled for a Graham Gano field goal as Russell Wilson s -yard pass to Wan Dale Robinson was also brought back because of a penalty on Hudson COWBOYS OWNER JERRY JONES REVEALS REACTION TO 'THANK YOU' CHANTS FROM PACKERS FANS AFTER MICAH PARSONS TRADEHudson was a fourth-round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns in The former Michigan and Cincinnati standout played in Cleveland for four seasons However he only played in four games last year Offensive lineman Andrew Thomas was inactive for the competition against the Cowboys The Giants struggles on offense have been well documented over the last sparse years The Giants only scored six points against the Washington Commanders in Week Their last touchdown was a pass from Drew Lock to Nabers in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles last season Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter