It not long ago was unsightly for the Giants to put a mirror up to the NFC East standings, because the reflection was not appealing. What they saw did not disgust them, but it certainly did prompt plenty of frustration.
And now? The Giants don’t mind gazing at their division ledger with the first quarter of the season in the books. They do not have to tilt their necks downward to spot their place on the list. There they are, 2-2 after an 0-2 start, in a three-way tie for the lead with the Cowboys and Redskins, with the Eagles (1-3) looking up at the pack.