The social media reaction to the Giant’s recent week has been a study in extremes.
The social media reaction to the Giant’s recent week has been a study in extremes. After they crumbled against the Saints, turning the ball over five times, including three fumbles, and falling apart after leading, fans erupted in frustration. Many blamed sloppy execution, poor decision-making, and questioned whether the team’s leadership was to blame. Others seized on a controversial roughing-the-passer call late in the Saints game, labeling it “ridiculous” and “inexplicable,” and arguing that officiating had unfairly cost New York momentum. Amid the tears and criticism, some even floated the idea that the Giants might be subtly “tanking” games to improve their draft positioning, pointing to moments they believed looked fishy.
Then the fan fell, after thumping the Eagles in decisive fashion, social media changed tone basically overnight. Giants supporters basked in memes and trash talk. Even the social media staff at New York posted an "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" insult targeting the Eagles. Some players further fanned the flames, with Kayvon Thibodeaux notoriously saying "F--k them Eagles" in real-time, prompting more backlash over decorum and sportsmanship. Meanwhile, Philadelphia's strategy critics cited the excessive usage of the "tush push" play, specifically after running it no less than four consecutive times, alleging it “devalued” the win and stoked the passion in the rivalry.