At 2-7, the Giants were never expected to be contenders this season, and they’ve largely met those expectations. Daniel Jones isn’t proving to be the franchise quarterback, head coach Brian Daboll seems to be on borrowed time, and GM Joe Schoen’s moves have yet to put New York in a winning position.
But at least there’s a sense of realism within the organization - a clear understanding that this is a team in rebuild mode. Giants fans, while disappointed, knew it would be an uphill battle.
Meanwhile, in Dallas, the Cowboys are clinging to the illusion of relevance, with a season spiraling out of control and far fewer excuses.
At least the NY Giants aren't delusional about their crappy season
Even though the Giants are halfway through another forgettable season, their fans can’t help but take some joy in the ongoing dumpster fire that is the Cowboys. Giants fans knew from the start it would be an uphill battle, but Cowboys fans, on the other hand, must be having a rough time right now.
It started in the offseason. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones decided to ignore the running back position, even when Ravens running back Derrick Henry openly stated he wanted to come home and play for Dallas.
Well, when Dallas was thwarted by the Baltimore Ravens in a 28-25 loss, Dallas' flaws were exposed. The Cowboys' defense couldn't stop the run, and the Ravens ran for 274 yards and three touchdowns. Henry ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns. It was an eye-opening game that laid the Cowboys' flaws bare: they can’t stop the run, and they struggle to run the ball themselves.
After the loss, Jerry Jones faced heavy criticism for his inaction on Derrick Henry’s free agency. During a radio show appearance, he even threatened to fire the hosts for pressing him with tough questions. It was the first crack in the dam, allowing frustrations to start spilling through.
Sideline blowups, social media rants, and overall team dysfunction are tearing Dallas apart from the inside, and Giants fans are loving every second of it.
Since their Week 3 loss to the Ravens, Dallas has gone 2-3, dropping to a 3-5 record. The issues and flaws that surfaced early in the season remain as problematic as ever. It hasn't helped that defensive stars Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence have been injured, but the biggest injury blow came this past weekend.
To make matters worse for the Cowboys, star quarterback Dak Prescott is now on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury in a loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Backup quarterback Cooper Rush will step in as the starter for at least the next four weeks, putting Dallas' commitment to winning truly to the test.
#Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is expected to miss multiple weeks because of the hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday’s loss at Atlanta, sources tell me and @RapSheet.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 4, 2024
No decision yet on whether to place Dak on injured reserve. But it’s worse than expected and it will be a bit. pic.twitter.com/9FXD6Mnkms
With their starting quarterback sidelined for the foreseeable future, key defensive players injured, and a 3-5 record, one might think the Cowboys would sit out the trade deadline - or even consider trading some veteran pieces to prepare for next season.
Dallas Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones is the most delusional of all
The cherry on top is Jerry Jones capping off his season of utter delusion with one of the worst GM decisions in recent NFL history.
It’s painfully clear that the Cowboys aren’t a playoff team - even at full strength. A roster overhaul is needed to make them contenders, not just one, two, or three moves. But if Jones decides to sacrifice future draft capital to make moves now, it only adds to the comedy that is the Dallas Cowboys.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team “has some things in the mix” ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, indicating Dallas could be buyers at the deadline.
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) November 3, 2024
“We’ll probably do a couple things this week..I’m a long way from being dismayed about this team this year.”#DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/wUCHwchnR9
There is no one walking through the door saving this team's season. And that's awesome.
This franchise has long been a clown show, but this year feels different. Their season is lost, and no one is coming to the rescue. Failed moves in free agency set them up for failure from the opening kickoff. Yet, the unwavering loyalty, confidence, and support for the Cowboys have only proven to be absurdly delusional.
While the Giants may be rebuilding, at least they’re not in make-believe mode, clinging to semi-relevance. Giants fans may have patience, but Cowboys fans only have delusion.