Rookies help Giants rally by Bills in Hall of Fame Game

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Andre Williams ran up some big numbers at Boston College. The fourth-round draft pick is showing glimpses that can do it for the New York Giants, too.

Williams had seven carries for 48 yards and scored on a 3-yard run in a 17-13 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night in the preseason-opening Hall of Fame Game.

“It gives me confidence. I feel like I’m supposed to be here,” said Williams, who led the nation with 2,177 yards rushing last season. “I’m part of the team now.”

And a more important part with David Wilson sidelined after sustaining his second neck injury in less than a year.

Filling the No. 2 spot behind newly-acquired starter Rashad Jennings, the Heisman Trophy finalist helped provide the Giants’ re-tooled backfield a 1-2 punch.

“I thought he played well, and that was encouraging,” coach Tom Coughlin said. “David Wilson’s injury notwithstanding, it’s very important to us no matter what, because you need a natural rotation.”

Williams’ score, which came after a 21-yard scamper off left tackle, put the Giants up 7-3 late in the first quarter.