Pre-Week 1 expectations for the Giants and Jets look drastically different than what they currently are as we approach Week 3. But still, the ramp-up to the season-opening kickoff was a lot more fun than it has been in recent years for New York area football teams.
Heading into this year, many were expecting big things from the Giants and Jets. Big Blue was fresh off a surprising trip to the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Jets landed Aaron Rodgers and had their eyes set on a Super Bowl run. But remember when we were just hoping to watch football that mattered beyond Halloween?