The New York Giants are making it impossible to be a fan these days. It's almost like they're looking for new ways to torture a fanbase whose team knows it doesn't even deserve its support.
Their 16-13 Week 16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings all but confirmed this team is already onto 2026. In a season of misery, this one might've been the most miserable one to sit through. The Mike Kafka-led offense mustered 141 total yards and six points via two field goals. The only touchdown of the game came on a Brian Burns sack fumble that Tyler Nubin returned for a scoop and score.
For silver lining purposes, NY is still in the driver's seat for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 Draft. That's still a couple of months away, so for now, it's nine losses in a row and 13 on the season.
2 winners (and 3 losers) from Giants' Week 16 disaster vs Vikings
Winner No. 1: Giants' defensive front
Welcome to the party, guys. It only took you 16 weeks to finally get here. All of the talk coming into the season was about how dangerous the defensive front seven could be this year. So far, it's been anything but. They can't stop the run to save their life, and aside from Brian Burns, their pass-rush has been mostly crickets. They finally found their footing against Minnesota.
Burns, Abdul Carter, and Chauncey Golston recorded at least one sack, totaling four on the afternoon. Additionally, they recorded seven tackles for loss, which was led by Golston, who had three. It was nice to see the defensive front wake up from seemingly napping the first three months of the season.
Winner No. 2: Ben Sauls' debut
Better call Sauls... and start talking future employment in East Rutherford. The 24-year-old rookie kicker was signed to Big Blue's practice squad on Nov. 11 and made his debut on Sunday, after the G-Men released veteran kicker Younghoe Koo.
After going through three kickers alone in 2025, NY might've finally found its answer to their infuriating kicking woes. The undrafted kicker wasn't asked to do too much, but he went 2-of-2 on his field goal tries and added an extra point, making all three of his attempts.
That's more than Graham Gano, Jude McAtamney, and Koo can say. Maybe he's the answer.
Loser No. 1: Mike Kafka's HC candidacy
Whether it was the wind conditions or Brian Flores' defense, Kafka looked outclassed and out-coached all game. He coached scared from the opening kickoff and never changed. The play-calling was conservative and uncreative, and it really just showed how in over his head he truly is as a head coach.
The 38-year-old is now 0-5 as Big Blue's leader, and trending in the wrong direction. This was his opportunity to prove he was ready for the long-term role. Spoiler alert: He's not.
Loser No. 2: Jaxson Dart vs. Fernando Mendoza debates
Whether it be Colin Cowherd or ESPN, or social media, you can bet the 'trade Jaxson Dart and draft Fernando Mendoza' crowd feels more validated than it ever has before. And that's going to be a nightmare.
Dart had the worst start of his young career, throwing for 33 yards (13 net) with an interception, while taking five sacks. He struggled all game, and you know there are those out there that will use recency bias to argue for Mendoza -- the 2025 Heisman Trophy Winner -- over Dart. It's nonsense, but don't say I didn't warn you.
Loser No. 3: Anyone and everyone else associated in any way, shape, or form with this team
This team is a dumpster fire. There's no other way around it. Everyone who's around this organization -- whether it be fans, the front office, coaching staff, the players, trainers, friends and family members of the players -- everyone is a loser.
They are 5-27 in their last 32 games. That's next-level losing. We were told this team was a coach away from being competitive. It's getting harder to believe that, but this offseason will be the ultimate test to prove that theory. 2026 can't come soon enough.