Posted on Sep 07

Giants' Daboll on offensive struggles: "We all have to be better, every coach, every player."

Posted Sep 7, 2025

The New York Giants opened their season with a disappointing 23-6 loss to the Washington Commanders, raising concerns about their offensive performance and quarterback decisions.

Why it matters: This defeat underscores ongoing issues for the Giants, particularly in converting opportunities into points. With high expectations following last season, fans and analysts will be closely monitoring how the team addresses its offensive inefficiencies moving forward.

By the numbers: The Giants managed a mere 231 total yards of offense, averaging only 3.2 yards per rush.

Russell Wilson, the team's new starting quarterback, completed just 17 of 37 passes for 168 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.
Under pressure, Wilson was particularly ineffective, completing only 2 of 12 attempts for a meager 26 yards.

What’s new: Head coach Brian Daboll continues to express confidence in Wilson despite the underwhelming performance.

"I've got confidence in Russ," Daboll stated, emphasizing that improvements are needed across the board.
The Giants failure to capitalize on two red zone opportunities contributed significantly to their lack of scoring.

Between the lines: The Giants returned 10 of 11 starters from last year's offense but still find themselves struggling.

Having finished 30th and 31st in points per game over the previous two seasons, the team appears to be languishing in familiar territory.
Wilson acknowledged the need to improve red zone conversions, noting, "We didn't convert in the red zone," highlighting a critical area for growth.

Yes, but: While there are challenges ahead, there is hope for improvement as the season progresses.

Backup quarterback Jaxson Dart, a first-round pick, was chosen over veteran Jameis Winston as the No. 2 option, indicating a commitment to developing younger talent.
The Giants have time to refine their strategies and adjust their offensive schemes.

The bottom line: For the Giants to compete effectively this season, significant adjustments are necessary on both sides of the ball.

Failure to address these shortcomings could lead to a repeat of last season's struggles, making the upcoming games crucial for establishing momentum and confidence.

Giants' Daboll on offensive struggles: "We all have to be better, every coach, every player."

Alex Parker

Posted Sep 7, 2025

The New York Giants opened their season with a disappointing 23-6 loss to the Washington Commanders, raising concerns about their offensive performance and quarterback decisions.

By the numbers: The Giants managed a mere 231 total yards of offense, averaging only 3.2 yards per rush.

Russell Wilson, the team's new starting quarterback, completed just 17 of 37 passes for 168 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.

Under pressure, Wilson was particularly ineffective, completing only 2 of 12 attempts for a meager 26 yards.

What’s new: Head coach Brian Daboll continues to express confidence in Wilson despite the underwhelming performance.

"I've got confidence in Russ," Daboll stated, emphasizing that improvements are needed across the board.

The Giants failure to capitalize on two red zone opportunities contributed significantly to their lack of scoring.

Between the lines: The Giants returned 10 of 11 starters from last year's offense but still find themselves struggling.

Having finished 30th and 31st in points per game over the previous two seasons, the team appears to be languishing in familiar territory.

Wilson acknowledged the need to improve red zone conversions, noting, "We didn't convert in the red zone," highlighting a critical area for growth.

Yes, but: While there are challenges ahead, there is hope for improvement as the season progresses.

Backup quarterback Jaxson Dart, a first-round pick, was chosen over veteran Jameis Winston as the No. 2 option, indicating a commitment to developing younger talent.

The Giants have time to refine their strategies and adjust their offensive schemes.

The bottom line: For the Giants to compete effectively this season, significant adjustments are necessary on both sides of the ball.

Failure to address these shortcomings could lead to a repeat of last season's struggles, making the upcoming games crucial for establishing momentum and confidence.