The New York Giants’ Disappointing Season Comes to an End
A Tough Loss to the Philadelphia Eagles
Jan 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee (16) passes the ball against the New York Giants during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
The New York Giants’ centennial season is over, remembered as one of the worst in franchise history. In what could be Brian Daboll’s final game as head coach, Big Blue limped to a 20-13 loss to the NFC East champion Philadelphia Eagles, who rested most of their big-name players in anticipation of the playoffs. The Giants finish with a 3-14 record, tied for the fewest losses in a 16-game season in franchise history and the most losses in the NFL this season, which will lead to an offseason of significant changes.
Draft Prospects
The New England Patriots’ upset victory over the Buffalo Bills allowed the Giants to move up to the No. 3 spot in the 2025 NFL Draft, behind only the Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns. This sets them up to potentially draft a quarterback like Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders or Miami’s Cam Ward, or Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, who excelled at both cornerback and wide receiver with Colorado this season.
Penalties Prove Costly
A pair of ill-timed penalties ultimately secured the Giants’ spot in the top three at the draft. Down four in the final minutes, Boogie Basham jumped offside on a 4th-&-3 to give Philadelphia a first down at the two-minute warning. Just nine seconds later, on a 3rd-&-11, Kayvon Thibodeaux roughed up Tanner McKee to give the hosts another fresh set of downs. This allowed the Eagles to kick a field goal with 47 seconds left to make it a seven-point game.
Final Result
Sydney Brown picked off quarterback Drew Lock with 36 seconds remaining to clinch the loss. The Giants went 0-6 against NFC East opponents this season, making it the first time in franchise history that they failed to win a game against a divisional opponent.
Game Highlights
Lock, who passed for over 300 yards and four touchdowns last week against the Indianapolis Colts in a win that ultimately destroyed the Giants’ chances of getting the No. 1 overall pick at the draft, completed 22 of 29 passes for 138 yards with a touchdown and that pick. His lone score came four-and-a-half minutes into the fourth quarter when he connected with Malik Nabers on a 45-yard touchdown.
Conclusion
The Giants’ disappointing season comes to an end, with a 3-14 record and a long offseason of changes ahead. They will look to bounce back in 2025, potentially with a new quarterback and a renewed sense of purpose.
FAQs
- What was the Giants’ record in the 2024 season?
The Giants finished with a 3-14 record. - Who did the Giants draft in the 2025 NFL Draft?
The Giants will likely draft a quarterback, such as Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders or Miami’s Cam Ward, or Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. - What was the significance of the Giants’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles?
The loss ensures that the Giants will pick third in the 2025 NFL Draft.
