Big Blue is last in power rankings from more than 80 ESPN analysts
It’s one thing to rebuild. It’s another to be told you’re still the worst team in football after what many thought was a solid offseason.
That’s exactly the message the New York Giants got this week from ESPN’s latest power rankings, where more than 80 of their writers still placed Big Blue in the 32nd and final spot even after a total quarterback room makeover.
In fairness, the bar was low. The 2024 season ended with Drew Lock, Tommy DeVito, and Tim Boyle passing the football so yes, Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and first-round pick Jaxson Dart are technically an upgrade. But the ESPN crew isn’t giving the Giants any benefit of the doubt just yet.
“There’s no reason to beat around the bush,” writes ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. “It’s not perfect for the Giants, but it’s an upgrade.”
Maybe so. But it’s also a brutal reminder that even when you add a Super Bowl champion (Wilson), a former No. 1 overall pick (Winston), and a promising rookie (Dart), the national media still thinks you’re dragging behind the pack.
But maybe that’s the spark the Giants need.
They’re still 32nd—until they prove they shouldn’t be.
