2 Giant Goofballs: A NY Giants Podcast

The Giants are 2-1 after surviving Tennessee 12-7, but the win came with a major tradeoff: New York found a way to finish a game it might have lost in previous seasons while exposing serious problems on offense, in the pass rush and with late-game execution.
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Should Giants fans feel good about being 2-1 or worried by how close Tennessee came to stealing this game? 
The answer depends on whether you value the Giants finally finding ways to win ugly games more than the offensive and late-game problems that almost cost them one they controlled.
Jevón Holland was the hero again, intercepting Cam Ward in the end zone to finish the game and adding another massive play to his start with the Giants. Drew and Rob debate whether Holland has already become the most dependable playmaker on this defense.
The win also came with another Brian Burns injury concern. Burns entered the game dealing with an ankle issue, later exited with a right-knee injury, and during the show the update came that he would undergo an MRI. No diagnosis or timetable was available during the episode.
The offense produced no touchdowns. Dominic Zvada kicked four field goals and supplied every Giants point while New York repeatedly moved into scoring territory without finishing. That opens up a much larger discussion about the red-zone play calling and just how much the coaching staff trusted Jameis Winston.
Was the conservative approach smart because Winston was playing in terrible conditions and protecting the football, or did the Giants become so cautious that they made life harder on themselves?
The running-back usage became another major debate. Najee Harris averaged nearly six yards per carry but finished with only nine attempts, while Cam Skattebo received 20 carries. Skattebo still contributed as a receiver and made one of the biggest offensive plays of the afternoon, but Drew and Rob question why the Giants moved away from Harris when he was consistently producing.
Defensively, seven points allowed looks excellent until you look at how the game finished. The Giants never sacked Cam Ward, Tennessee eventually drove 91 yards for a touchdown, and the Titans reached the Giants’ red zone on the final possession before Holland ended it.
Where was the Giants pass rush when Tennessee finally started throwing the football effectively?
New York also piled up costly penalties and mistakes late in the game, giving Tennessee multiple opportunities to turn a 12-0 fourth-quarter deficit into a win. Dominic Zvada and Jordan Stout were outstanding individually on special teams, but the Giants made the finish far more difficult than it ever needed to be.
The Giants survived.
They are 2-1.
And somehow this win gave Giants fans almost as much to argue about as a loss.
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The Giants need another quarterback, but the real question is what they should be willing to sacrifice to get one. Drew and Rob argue that signing Jimmy Garoppolo as veteran insurance makes far more sense than giving away draft capital for a short-term quarterback fix.
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Should the Giants sign Jimmy Garoppolo instead of trading draft capital for another quarterback?
Drew and Rob say yes — as a veteran No. 2 behind Jameis Winston, not as a replacement starter.
The quarterback discussion starts with the reported Giants interest in Garoppolo and John Harbaugh confirming that another quarterback will be added. Gardner Minshew, Mac Jones, J.J. McCarthy and other possible options come up, but the argument keeps returning to the same issue: why give away a draft pick for a player who may only be needed for the rest of this season when Garoppolo can be added without a trade?
Before moving into the league-wide picks, Drew and Rob react to Dennard Wilson discussing the death of his father before the Rams game and his refusal to use it as an excuse for the defensive performance. They also cover the latest Giants-Titans injury changes, including Andrew Thomas moving from limited to DNP, Brian Burns missing another practice, Malik Nabers returning to full participation and Jameis Winston staying after practice for extra work.
Most of the episode is devoted to NFL Week 3. Drew and Rob make winner, spread and over/under picks across the slate, starting with Giants-Titans and moving through Chiefs-Dolphins, Panthers-Browns, Patriots-Jaguars, Chargers-Bills, Jets-Lions, Texans-Colts, Seahawks-Commanders and Bengals-Steelers.
The late-window games bring Cardinals-49ers, Vikings-Buccaneers and Raiders-Saints before one of the biggest debates of the episode: Ravens-Cowboys in Brazil. Both hosts pick Baltimore to win, but Drew takes the Ravens to cover and the under while Rob gives Dallas the points and leans over.
They finish with Rams-Broncos on Sunday night and Eagles-Bears on Monday night, where the possibility of Case Keenum starting for Chicago becomes a major part of the handicap.
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Jaxson Dart’s regular season is over, but the Giants still have 15 games to find out whether this roster and coaching staff can keep the season from collapsing. Losing Dart takes away the offense they planned to build around, but it also puts Jameis Winston, John Harbaugh and the rest of this young roster under an immediate microscope.
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Is the Giants season over without Jaxson Dart? 
Drew and Rob argue that the expectations have changed dramatically, but the remaining season still matters for developing the roster, evaluating the defense and determining which players should be part of the team when Dart returns.
The biggest story is Dart’s knee. The reporting discussed during the episode has his ACL intact while the MCL, PCL and meniscus were damaged badly enough to require surgery. The guys compare his situation with major knee recoveries from Joe Burrow, Carson Palmer, Nick Chubb and Daunte Culpepper and explain why they are much more concerned about losing Dart for 2026 than about whether he can eventually return to form.
So what does the offense become now? Jameis Winston is the starter against Tennessee, but trying to run the same offense designed around Dart’s mobility doesn’t make sense. Drew and Rob expect a more traditional pocket attack built around the run game, play action and easier passing situations. They also debate the available quarterback options and why trading meaningful draft capital for a temporary replacement would be a mistake.
Can the Giants actually keep this season competitive?
That answer starts against Tennessee. The Rams exposed problems along the Giants offensive line, and Jeffrey Simmons gives the Titans a player capable of attacking that weakness immediately. On the other side, the Giants have an opportunity to pressure Tennessee’s young quarterback, lean heavily on Cam Skattebo and prove that the defense can finally become the unit everyone expected.
The guys also go through the latest Giants and Titans injury situations, Brian Daboll returning to MetLife, Darius Slayton landing in Indianapolis with Daniel Jones, and Falcons-Packers to open the Week 3 NFL picks.
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The Giants got some encouraging immediate messaging around Jaxson Dart’s knee, but the 28-6 loss showed just how quickly the offense unraveled without him. New York now has to figure out what Dart’s injury means while dealing with problems that went well beyond the quarterback position.
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How much did losing Jaxson Dart change Giants-Rams?
His exit dramatically changed New York’s offense, but it does not explain 481 yards allowed, Davante Adams going for 195 yards, or the Giants repeatedly failing to capitalize on defensive takeaways.
Drew and Rob begin with Dart’s left knee. He left on the opening drive after completing 3-of-5 passes for 20 yards and never returned. They break down what was actually said after the game, why they are not buying into unconfirmed social-media recovery timelines, and why Dart’s status matters far more than the final score.
Without Dart, the offense fell apart. Jameis Winston finished 11-of-27 for 111 yards with an interception and a 37.7 passer rating. The Giants produced only 182 total yards, averaged 3.3 yards per play, converted 3-of-14 third downs and went 0-for-2 in the red zone. That leads to a bigger question: has Dart’s mobility been covering up problems along the offensive line?
Jevón Holland gave New York chance after chance. He recorded an interception, forced two fumbles and recovered one himself, but the Giants could barely turn those takeaways into points.
How does a defense create that many opportunities and still watch the game get away?
Davante Adams was the answer to almost everything Los Angeles needed offensively. He finished with eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns as the Giants’ depleted secondary struggled to find any matchup that could slow him down. Matthew Stafford threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns, and the Rams finished with 481 total yards while averaging eight yards per play.
The injury list also kept growing. Drew and Rob react to the postgame developments involving Malik Nabers, Brian Burns, Andrew Thomas and Jermaine Eluemunor while trying to separate what was known after the game from what still required further evaluation.
There were a few positives, especially on special teams, but the larger message is clear: Week 1 showed why Giants fans were excited, while Week 2 showed how much work remains. New York is 1-1, Tennessee is next, and everything now starts with the health of Jaxson Dart.
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The Giants may gain a major advantage if Puka Nacua cannot go, but that gets complicated fast if Deonte Banks joins Paulson Adebo on the sideline. Aaron Donald’s return adds another problem New York has to account for before Monday Night Football.
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The Big Question: What changed most before Giants-Rams? Puka’s uncertain status could weaken Matthew Stafford’s receiving options, but New York’s depleted cornerback room and Aaron Donald’s return keep this matchup from becoming any easier.
Drew and Rob start by remembering former Giants GM Ernie Accorsi and the legacy he left behind. From engineering the Eli Manning trade to hiring Tom Coughlin and helping assemble the foundation of two championship teams, Accorsi’s impact on modern Giants history goes far beyond one move.
Then the focus turns to Monday night. Paulson Adebo is officially on injured reserve, Deonte Banks is questionable and Greg Newsome II is expected to be available. On the Rams side, Puka Nacua has become a major game-time question, while Aaron Donald is expected back in the starting lineup with a more defined rotational role.
Can the Giants take advantage when Donald leaves the field, or does his presence completely change the interior matchup?
The show also gets into the respect the Rams are showing New York after Week 1. Matthew Stafford praised the Giants defense and specifically pointed to Abdul Carter, creating a very different tone from the one surrounding Dallas before the opener.
Then Drew and Rob go around the rest of NFL Week 2. Buffalo outlasted Detroit, Philadelphia survived Tennessee, Minnesota beat Chicago in an ugly defensive game, Carolina destroyed Atlanta, Green Bay escaped the Jets, New Orleans came back on Baltimore, Cincinnati handled Houston and Cleveland shocked Tampa Bay.
The late window brought even more chaos. Denver rallied past Jacksonville, Las Vegas beat the Chargers, Seattle handled Arizona, San Francisco crushed Miami and Dallas responded with a win over Washington. The guys track their picks throughout the recap and close with a live Colts-Chiefs update before turning back toward Giants-Rams.
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