This Giants revival has been swift — and remarkable

The Giants entered the season with minimal expectations. And now they’re headed to the NFC Divisional Round.

The Giants’ playoff run is quickly turning into just a string of rematches. After avenging their Christmas Eve loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, they’ll now face an NFC East rival in the Philadelphia Eagles. The environment should be raucous on Saturday, and wide receiver Darius Slayton is excited for what’s to come. Philly … Continued

The Giants aren’t dealing with any significant injuries as they begin preparing for the Eagles in the Divisional Round.

The Giants beat the Vikings to advance to the NFC Divisional Round, and I’m really not happy about it at all. Let me offer some further context. I am not a Giants nor a Jets fan. While Big Blue’s fans were celebrating their upset win, I was watching my poor, unfortunate Ravens get in their … Continued

The Giants were viewed as underdogs as they traveled to face the Minnesota Vikings during the NFL’s Wild Card weekend. They didn’t look like underdogs one bit throughout the duration of this game, though. A lot of that had to do with how quarterback Daniel Jones played. The fourth-year signal-caller was partaking in his first … Continued

To those still clinging onto the Daniel Jones discount hope: Give it up. The quarterback has earned a massive new contract. And the Giants have no choice but to give him it. The only question now is how big. And the price is only going up after Jones’ sensational performance in Sunday’s playoff win over … Continued

Sunday’s Giants–Eagles showdown is a playoff rubber match of sorts. The teams are ancient rivals. But they have only met in the postseason four times, splitting the series at two wins each. So someone will take the lead in the fifth meeting — Saturday night at Lincoln Financial Field in the NFC divisional round — … Continued

It feels like the NFL regular season goes by in a flash. But the 18 weeks between the final preseason games and the start of the playoffs is a long time. Lots of stuff can happen during that period. For instance, the Giants went from being an afterthought to a legit playoff contender. Wide receiver … Continued

It’s been a while since Michael Strahan suited up for the Giants. However, his legend still looms large over the organization and the fan base. That’ll happen when you get inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. What he’s done after his playing career finished following the 2007 season may be a little more … Continued

If someone told you the Giants would be playing in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs this year back in August, how would you have reacted? Probably with some mixture of confusion while being elated. You likely also thought there was no way it would actually happen. That’s why they play the game, folks. … Continued

Kayvon Thibodeaux with pajamas and a top hat. “I feel like we’re bringing back the old school and we’re just making it look sexy.” pic.twitter.com/028WsUU3ip — Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) January 16, 2023 We get what Kayvon Thibodeaux is saying here. And going for. Would we wear it? No. Should the Giants’ rookie pass rusher? Who … Continued

How could the Giants upset the Eagles in the Divisional Round and advance to the NFC Championship Game?

The Giants are getting more respect at the Eagles than they did a few weeks ago. But they will still be a sizable underdog in the NFC divisional round. Big Blue has opened as a 7.5-point underdog against the Birds, according to DraftKings. The Giants advanced to a third matchup with the Eagles after winning … Continued

Xavier McKinney believed the Giants could contain Justin Jefferson. “He’s been shut down before,” McKinney told NJ.com when asked about the Vikings’ All-Pro wide receiver last week. “So yeah. … Just how he puts on all his [clothes], we do the same thing. We’ve got really good [defensive backs]. I’m not worried about it at all. … Continued

The Giants have defeated the Vikings in the NFC Playoffs and have a Divisional Round date with the Eagles next week.

SAQUON TO THE HOUSE 🏠 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/GvPirYvcUl — New York Giants (@Giants) January 15, 2023 A big answer by the Giants. Saquon Barkley broke a 28-yard touchdown run around the corner to tie the NFC wild card game against the Vikings at 7-7. Barkley told reporters prior to the game he was ready to … Continued

The Giants are shockingly in the playoffs after entering the season with minimal expectations. Their Wild Card opponent: the Vikings.

The NFL playoffs are here. And the Giants are in the tournament. Big Blue is a three-point underdog at the Vikings in Sunday’s NFC wild card game. Here are the ESNY staff picks for the weekend: Josh Benjamin, staff writer. The Vikings may have the better team on paper, but the Giants have the more … Continued

The Giants must always examine their present-day conditions through the prism of their glorious past. We’re pretty sure that’s written somewhere in the Bible. So as Daniel Jones prepares to make his first playoff start, it is only natural to talk about Eli Manning. Some wonder whether Jones can channel “Playoff Eli” starting Sunday at … Continued

The Giants will be returning cornerback Adoree’ Jackson (knee) to the field for Sunday’s Wild Card game against the Vikings.

The Giants are set for a Christmas Eve rematch with the Minnesota Vikings during the NFL’s Wild Card weekend. If sixth-seeded Big Blue wants to come through with an upset, they’ll need a big game from a couple of specific guys on offense. Running back Saquon Barkley is definitely one of them. After rushing for … Continued