How a coaching overhaul sparked a surprising winning season for the Giants
In short: After a period of decline, the New York Giants underwent a total leadership reset. By replacing their head coach and general manager, the franchise managed to secure a winning record and a playoff berth, achieving milestones they hadn't reached in years.
The 2022 season marked a significant turning point for the New York Giants. Following the 2021 season, the team underwent a major leadership transition: head coach Joe Judge was dismissed and general manager Dave Gettleman retired. In their place, the organization hired Joe Schoen as general manager and Brian Daboll as head coach, the 22nd in franchise history. The leadership change occurred in early 2022, with Gettleman departing in January. Schoen joined the staff from the Buffalo Bills front office.
The impact was immediate. Under Daboll, the Giants achieved their first 2–0 start since 2016 and their best start since 2009. By Week 6, a victory over the Baltimore Ravens allowed them to surpass their total wins from the previous year. This trend persisted as they secured a post-season berth and a positive record for the initial time since 2016, significantly representing their premier successful campaign lacking Eli Manning since 2002. The team also secured their first non-losing season since 2016. This momentum was bolstered by a victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 15.
The team finished with a 9–7–1 record, a .559 winning percentage—their best since 2016. This success included a significant Wild Card victory, where they upset the 13–4 Minnesota Vikings 31–24, marking their first postseason win since Super Bowl XLVI in 2012. However, their run ended the following week with a 38–7 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round. The Giants entered the playoffs as the NFC's sixth seed. Their season ultimately concluded at the hands of their arch-rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles.
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