After a forgettable 2023 NFL season, the New York Giants headed into the 2024 NFL season on Sunday in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings with excessive hopes of getting off to a great begin and formally placing final yr’s efficiency behind them.
Sadly for New York, issues didn’t go as deliberate in Week 1 in opposition to the Vikings, as they struggled from begin to end, with veteran quarterback Daniel Jones trying like he may not have his job because the starter for for much longer.
New York couldn’t get something going offensively, although Jones related with rookie vast receiver Malik Nabers 5 instances for a game-high 66 receiving yards, because the Giants clearly missed famous person operating again Saquon Barkley, who now performs for the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles.
As if it wasn’t unhealthy sufficient to see Barkley explode for 3 touchdowns in his debut with the Eagles on Friday, the Giants solely managed to attain six factors on Sunday, which was pale in comparison with the 28 that Sam Darnold and firm scored on Sunday.
With the Giants seemingly having no hope of getting again on this sport, the followers of the storied franchise began heading for the exits early at MetLife Stadium, with folks clearing out within the third quarter after Jones threw a pick-six.
Giants followers are leaving the stadium after that Daniel Jones decide 6…😬 https://t.co/ayM7i45YRM pic.twitter.com/RBXAUNBKez
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 8, 2024
Because it was coming into this sport, all eyes will proceed to be on Jones shifting ahead, as he doesn’t appear to be the suitable man for the job to get the Giants out of their funk beneath head coach Brian Daboll.
If Daboll doesn’t make a change quickly, it may price him his job, as he’s arguably already on the recent seat after falling flat final season.
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