New York’s football teams are back at it again to kick off the 2023 season. Both teams have begun the season with a 1-1 record through the first two weeks, showing a potentially rocky road ahead of them if they hope to make the playoffs in January. In their first […]
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Jets’ and Giants’ strong starts set up for the playoffs
Football fans in New York have gotten used to seeing the local teams fail to achieve success on the field. The New York Jets have missed the playoffs for the past 11 seasons, the longest playoff drought in the NFL. The New York Giants have made the playoffs only once […]
Giants’ flaws on full display in loss against the Cowboys
The New York Giants entered Monday night as one of three undefeated teams remaining in the NFL. With a 2-0 record, the Giants had a chance to start their season 3-0 for the first time since 2009. They expected to do so, hosting a 1-1 Cowboys team starting backup quarterback […]
Is Daniel Jones fueling a comeback for the Giants?
Photo courtesy of AllPro Reels, Flickr. It is not uncommon for rookie quarterbacks to struggle in the National Football League. However, when the sixth overall pick in his draft class is still making rookie mistakes deep into his second season, there is some cause for concern. Daniel Jones is an example […]
Giants suffer last-minute loss against Washington
Photo courtesy of All-ProReels, Flickr There are five seconds left as Washington kicker Dustin Hopkins lines up for the game winning 48-yard field goal. The crowd in D.C. all on their feet, hoping to burst into excitement as the ball goes through the uprights. The snap is good, the kick […]
Giants approach the season with sizable improvements
Photo courtesy of All-Pro Reels, Wikimedia After the Giants debut to the 2020 season on Monday, Sept. 14, it is clear that there have been some improvements under new head coach Joe Judge. The Giants overall record in the past three seasons is 12-36, which is the worst in the NFL […]
Daniel Jones’ career takes off as Giants’ quarterback
Photo courtesy of Mike Morbeck, Wikipedia After nearly 15 years, the NY Giants have a new starting quarterback. Rookie Daniel Jones replaced Eli Manning on Sunday, delivering a come-from-behind win that got the Giants into the win column for the first time this season. Manning, a two-time Super Bowl winner […]
Danny Dimes keeps Giants fans on their toes
Every Giants fan knew at some point this season that the torch would be passed from Eli Manning to rookie quarterback Daniel Jones. The organization was trying to sell the fanbase on the ridiculous notion that somehow Manning could lead the Giants to another magic carpet ride Super Bowl run. […]
2019 NFL Draft met and exceeded expectations
Photo courtesy of Maize & Blue Nation, Wikipedia For many football fans, the 2019 NFL Draft lived up to the immense hype created in the weeks leading up to the event. While the first round featured a few expected moves, it also showcased some surprises that many fans and analysts […]