Because it feels like a lifetime ago, it’s difficult for many of the Giants to remember exactly what the vibe in the home locker room was like on Sept. 29 at MetLife Stadium.
They had just defeated the Redskins 24-3, were riding a two-game winning streak to erase an 0-2 start to get to 2-2 at the schedule’s quarter pole and there was an overwhelming sense of hope and excitement for what was ahead.
The week before, after all, was when rookie quarterback Daniel Jones made his debut and played hero in a scintillating 32-31 comeback victory over the Buccaneers in Tampa.