Giants walloped by Ravens for ninth-straight loss as season descends further into despair

There were all sorts of local pro and college sports mascots in all shapes and sizes — including Mr.and Mrs.

Met — on the field at halftime Sunday running around and “playing’’ football against the Junior Bulldogs from Rutherford, N.J.That slice of time was the extent of the fun and entertainment at MetLife Stadium for anyone other than Ravens fans who made the drive in from Baltimore.The Giants were no match for a legitimate playoff-caliber opponent, which came as no surprise to anyone who has been paying attention for lo these many months.

It was quick enough and painless enough and routine and easy and lacking in any intrigue or any question as to the final result.The Giants, as expected, lost their ninth consecutive game, dutifully routed 35-14.The Giants (2-12) went into the game as a 16.5-point underdog to the Ravens (9-5), the highest point spread in the NFL this season.

It was the largest point spread as an underdog for a home team in the league since at least 1966.Even that bloated spread could not be covered by the overmatched Giants.

They did not even come close.Lamar Jackson barely broke a sweat.He completed his first eight throws and tossed five touchdown passes, matching a career-high, with his only concern at times choosing which wide-open target to hit running free in the Giants’ depleted, makeshift secondary.

On touchdown toss No.5, running back Justice Hill was so wide open for a 29-yard catch-and-run that it was impossible to determine who was at fault, as there was no one on the entire right side of the defense in any sort of coverage.Jackson sat out half of the fourth quarter, his workday complete, going 21 of 25 for 290 yards for a passer rating of 154.6.

A perfect rating is 158.3.He also ran six times for 65 yards.Tommy DeVito (10 of 13, 68 yards) started at quarterback for the Giants but he did not finish, as he made it through the first half before leaving with a concussion.

That meant Tim Boyle became the fourth Giants qu...