The New York Giants kicked off their 2024 NFL season on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, aiming to put a disappointing 2023 behind them and start fresh. The optimism was high, but the game quickly turned sour for the Giants, who struggled from the opening whistle. Veteran quarterback Daniel Jones faced mounting pressure, and his performance raised questions about his future as the starter.
Despite Jones connecting with rookie wideout Malik Nabers for a team-leading 66 yards, the Giants’ offense remained stagnant. The absence of star running back Saquon Barkley, now with the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles, was glaringly felt.
Barkley had an explosive debut with the Eagles, scoring three touchdowns, contrasting sharply with the Giants’ lackluster performance. The Giants could only muster six points, a far cry from the 28 points put up by Sam Darnold and the Vikings.
The frustration of Giants fans was palpable as many began to leave MetLife Stadium in the third quarter after Jones threw a pick-six. The early exodus reflected the growing discontent with the team’s performance.
With the Giants struggling and Jones’s future as the starting quarterback in question, head coach Brian Daboll’s position also seems precarious. The pressure is on Daboll to make outstanding changes quickly to avoid further deterioration and potentially save his job.