Okay, folks, let’s talk about this New York Times model that’s supposedly predicting the NFL divisional round. Everyone’s drooling over the point spreads and totals, but is anyone asking the REAL questions? Like, does this thing even factor in the sheer Daboll-effect that’s been electrifying the Giants all season?
Seriously, are we just gonna pretend that Brian Daboll isn’t a straight-up coaching wizard? This dude took a team that everyone (including yours truly) wrote off before Week 1 and turned them into a legitimate playoff threat. A THREAT! And now we’re supposed to blindly trust a computer spitting out numbers that probably still think Daniel Jones is a turnover machine? I’m not buying it.
The model may see numbers, but it doesn’t see the grit, the heart, the sheer audacity of this Giants team. They’re playing with house money, and Daboll is pushing all the right buttons. He’s got Saquon Barkley running like it’s 2018 again, and Jones is making just enough plays to keep defenses honest. Tell me, does a spreadsheet account for that?
“Stats are for losers. The Giants are playing with a different kind of fire right now.” – Some random (but probably right) dude on Twitter.
Let’s be real, the Eagles are the favorites. They’re stacked. But football isn’t played on paper. It’s played in the trenches, where guys like Dexter Lawrence are eating offensive linemen for breakfast. It’s played in the sidelines, where Daboll is scheming up ways to exploit every single mismatch. It’s played with heart. And right now, the Giants have more heart than anyone.
By The Numbers
| Player | Stat | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | Rushing Yards (Last 3 Games) | 312 |
| Daniel Jones | Completion Percentage (Last 3 Games) | 71% |
| Dexter Lawrence | Pressure Rate (Season) | 14.5% |
The Vibe? Giants fans are AMPED. They’re embracing the underdog role, they’re talking smack, and they’re BELIEVING. And honestly, that’s half the battle right there.
The Takeaway? Don’t sleep on the Giants. This isn’t your grandpa’s Giants team. This is a team with something to prove, led by a coach who’s got ice water in his veins. The model can say what it wants. I’m betting on Daboll.
So, what do YOU think? Is the model right, or are the Giants about to pull off the upset of the decade? Hit me up in the comments!
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