Did the Refs and Daniel Jones Cost the Giants vs. Cowboys? - Bonus Episode

In this special bonus episode of "2 Giants Goofballs: New York Giants News & Updates," Drew shares his postgame thoughts following the Giants' Thursday Night Football showdown against the Dallas Cowboys. With Hurricane Helene knocking out his internet, Drew missed the live show but is now back to offer his take on the controversial game and how it all unfolded.

First up, Drew tackles the hot topic on every Giants fan's mind: Daniel Jones' performance. Despite putting up seemingly solid numbers—29 completions for 281 yards—Drew and Rob aren't convinced. Jones' struggles with deep passes continue to haunt the Giants’ offense, completing only two of 13 attempts beyond 20 yards. The lack of deep-ball success has forced the offense into a more conservative, short-passing game, heavily dependent on rookie standout Malik Nabers and the quickness of Wandale Robinson. With the deep-threat receivers like Darius Slayton and Jalin Hyatt barely seeing the ball, Drew questions whether Jones is still the right quarterback to lead the team.

While Jones remains a focus of the discussion, Drew shifts his attention to the Giants' woeful run game against a Cowboys defense that had shown vulnerabilities against the run. Instead of capitalizing on this weakness, the Giants put up a measly 26 rushing yards on 24 carries. Lead back Devin Singletary was ineffective, and Eric Gray’s lackluster performance adds to the growing concern over the Giants' ground game. Drew even suggests giving Turbo Miller, currently on the practice squad, a chance to shake things up, as the current running back group is simply not getting it done.

The conversation doesn’t stop there. Drew takes aim at the officiating in the game, with a few key plays standing out as game-changers. A highly questionable face mask penalty on Daniel Bellinger killed what could have been a promising drive, forcing the Giants to settle for a field goal. Drew believes that call, along with another blown no-call on a Cowboys touchdown drive, cost the Giants an eight-point swing in a game they lost by just five. Drew is careful to note that the Giants made their own mistakes—missed deep throws, blown coverages, and a lackluster running game—but he’s adamant that the officiating was a major factor in the outcome. He sarcastically suggests that maybe the refs need better vision care included in their next collective bargaining agreement after missing such obvious calls.

Drew concludes with a broader discussion about the Giants' future. He believes head coach Brian Daboll is still the right guy to lead the team, but only if the quarterback situation is addressed. Without a deep passing game and a reliable run attack, Daboll’s play-calling will continue to be limited, keeping the Giants from reaching their potential. Drew even floats the idea of giving backup quarterback Tommy DeVito a shot, though he acknowledges that’s a more radical take.

Wrapping up the episode, Drew invites listeners to share their thoughts on everything from Daniel Jones’ future to the atrocious officiating that marred the game. Stay tuned for more updates and join the conversation as Drew and Rob continue to bring you all the latest New Yor