By : Sabri Haidar
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Some moments tell you everything about a team’s new DNA. For the Giants, it came during last week’s emotional win over the defending champion Eagles — rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart spotted fellow rookie Cam Skattebo on the sideline, let out a primal roar, and the two smashed helmets like a pair of gladiators on national TV. It was ridiculous. It was chaotic. And it was exactly what New York has been missing.
Dart, the SEC-bred, long-haired first-rounder from Utah, was thrown into the fire after the Russell Wilson experiment fizzled out in September. Since taking over, he’s played like someone who refuses to believe in pressure — celebrating touchdowns with officials, talking trash with veterans, and bringing back the kind of swagger Giants fans haven’t seen since the Eli era.
Skattebo, meanwhile, runs like every carry is personal. The Giants’ scouting report described him as a “carnage creator,” which might undersell it. He bulldozes linebackers, bounces off safeties, and plays like the game owes him money. Social media has already crowned him the league’s new favorite chaos engine — search “Skattebo runs like” and you’ll find a thousand metaphors that all boil down to mayhem.
Together, they’re rewriting what Giants football looks like. After years of lifeless offense and recycled coaches, New York finally has something unpredictable — and fun. Their names sound made for Hollywood, their play styles built for highlight reels. If this is the start of a new era, it’s one powered by unfiltered energy and a whole lot of grit.
Head coach Brian Daboll keeps things grounded, of course. “I have a lot of faith in those two young guys,” he said this week. “They play with an edge and a style that fits who we want to be.” But even Daboll can’t fully bottle this energy. You don’t control players like Dart and Skattebo — you let them cook.
Since Dart became the starter, the Giants are 2–1, knocking off both the Chargers and Eagles — two playoff-caliber teams — and proving that something real might be brewing. Skattebo ranks 19th in rushing yards per game (56.3) but top five in first downs and touchdowns, while Dart’s numbers are modest but his presence is electric.
“They’re competitors,” Daboll said. “They believe in themselves and in the team.”
That belief — mixed with a little madness — might be exactly what Big Blue’s been searching for. The Giants’ upcoming stretch is brutal, with the Broncos, Eagles, 49ers, Packers, and Lions all looming. But for once, there’s a reason to tune in every Sunday. Win or lose, Dart and Skattebo are turning New York football into must-see TV.