It’s officially week 16 in the NFL, the season is already over for the Giants and Jets.
The Jets started the season with high hopes: Aaron Rodgers was set to return from the season-ending injury he suffered in week one of last year, and they boasted offensive stars in Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall, along with defensive standouts like Sauce Gardner, C.J. Mosley, and Haason Reddick.
Unfortunately, the Jets did not have the season that they had imagined. Despite their superstar power, the Jets’ offense started stagnant, and the defense was without Haason Reddick, who refused to play until he could get a new contract. As a result, they started very poorly and currently have a record of 4-11. The team’s ownership has seemingly entered panic mode, firing head coach Robert Saleh after the week five loss to the Vikings. It seemed there would be no hope left for the Jets this season, but then they traded for superstar wide receiver Davante Adams in exchange for a 2025 conditional third-round pick. Haason Reddick also finally ended his holdout and agreed to sign an adjusted contract. The Jets hoped that these two key additions could help their team turn the season around, but so far nothing has changed. In another questionable move by the Jets’ owner, Woody Johnson fired the team’s general manager. The team is entering the offseason with many more questions than answers.
The New York Giants began the season with high hopes but low expectations. They finished last season last in the division but hoped to upgrade through free agency and the draft. In the offseason, the Giants lost star players Saquon Barkley and Xavier Mckinney, both of whom have excelled on their new teams, much to the dismay of Giants fans.
This season, the Giants have struggled, with a 2-13 record and an offense that ranks among the league’s worst. They have also been hit by injuries to key players like Graham Gano, Jamie Gillan, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Andrew Thomas, Dexter Lawrence, and many more.
However, there are some bright spots. The Giants’ defense has been impressive, especially their defensive line led by Brian Burns. Furthermore, the rookie Wide Receiver, Malik Nabers, emerged as one of the best in the league. While this season might be over, the Giants have a promising foundation of young players to build on. They will go into the draft looking for a quarterback and praying for a better future.