The New York Giants' 21-6 loss to the Washington Commanders wasn’t the season-opening statement fans were hoping for. Russell Wilson’s Giants debut was rocky, the offense never reached the end zone, and frustrations boiled over on the sideline. But before hitting the panic button, here are three reasons Big Blue Nation should take a deep breath.
3 reasons Giants fans shouldn't panic after rocky Week 1 flop
1. The Defense
The defense showed enough promise to believe that this team won’t collapse. Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux generated consistent pressure and made plays when needed, while rookie Abdul Carter made an early impact with a half-sack and a blocked punt, along with generating a 13% pressure rate, which was the highest on the team.