The New York Giants and Jets find themselves in familiar, yet frustrating territory: 0-2. For the Giants, this marks the tenth time in thirteen seasons they've stumbled out of the gate with two consecutive losses. The Jets, meanwhile, are facing their fifth 0-2 start in the last nine years. This grim reality casts a long shadow over their playoff aspirations.
The weight of history hangs heavy. It's been a staggering 18 years since either team overcame an initial 0-2 deficit to reach the postseason. The last time the Giants achieved this feat, a memorable Plaxico Burress touchdown sealed a victory that famously ended the Patriots' undefeated season. But replicating that success now seems a monumental task.
The pressure is immense. Both teams face the daunting challenge of turning their seasons around, needing to quickly address fundamental flaws and reignite their offensive and defensive strategies. The road to the playoffs is steep, demanding consistent wins and overcoming fierce divisional rivals. Can either team overcome this early adversity and rekindle their hopes for a championship run? Only time will tell.
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Originally published at: https://nypost.com/2025/09/19/sports/the-giants-the-jets-and-the-desperation-of-0-2/
