The New York Giants endured a dismal start to their 2023 season over the weekend, suffering a crushing 40-0 defeat at the hands of their division rivals, the Dallas Cowboys.
While many Giants fans held high hopes heading into the game, one insightful fan sensed impending trouble the moment he saw running back Saquon Barkley’s pregame attire. Hours before the Giants and the Cowboys clashed on the field, this Twitter user quote-tweeted a video of Barkley arriving at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, accompanied by the caption “We’re losing by 40 tonight.” Remarkably, the Giants would indeed go on to lose 40-0.
Since the Giants’ devastating loss, the tweet has gained significant traction and gone viral.
Despite a slew of concerning aspects in the Giants’ performance, the most glaring issue was likely the performance of quarterback Daniel Jones, who had signed a lucrative new contract with the team during the offseason. Following a career-best season in 2022 under the guidance of head coach Brian Daboll, the 26-year-old Jones regressed to his previous form on Sunday night.
He completed just 15 of 28 passes for a mere 104 yards, recording no touchdowns and two interceptions against the formidable Dallas defensive unit.
Fortunately for the Giants, they have a promising opportunity to secure their first win of the season in the upcoming week when they face the Arizona Cardinals.
The Cardinals are currently the favored team for finishing as the NFL’s worst this year.
As for the Dallas Cowboys, they aim to maintain their impressive start to the season when they face New York City’s other team, the Jets, in their home opener on Sunday, September 17.
