It was fun while it lasted.
That two-game winning streak was a nice respite, but Sunday afternoon’s 28-10 loss to the Vikings was a reality check for the Giants and their fans.
They saw what an actual playoff contender looks like and how far Big Blue is from being considered one. Daniel Jones gave them a jolt, the rookie quarterback with fresh legs and a big arm keying wins over the Buccaneers and Redskins. But against the Vikings, he needed a lot more help than he received.
A first-quarter injury to running back Wayne Gallman (concussion) didn’t help, and neither did the defense returning to its porous ways.