The New York Giants saved their season with a stunning comeback victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2.
The Giants were down 20-0 at halftime and trailed 21 in the second half before quarterback Daniel Jones thrust the team onto his shoulders and rallied them to a 31-28 victory. It was the largest Giants comeback win in almost 100 years.
Buy Giants TicketsIt was a bit bittersweet, however. Running back Saquon Barkley suffered an ankle injury with under 2:00 to go and it’s unclear how severe things are or how much time (if any) he will miss.
Still, Giants Nation erupted on social media following the game. Here is how X, formerly known as Twitter, reacted.
Season-saver for the Giants. Escape with 31-28 victory over Cardinals. Tied a franchise record by overcoming 21-point deficit.
A win is a win in this league. #Giants
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) September 17, 2023
Where are all of the #DanielJones haters now?!? Biggest #Giants comeback in 73 years. All that despite 2 big #EvanNeal penalties. All of you owe him an apology. You have showed us all your lack of football knowledge.
— Brad Berkowitz (@BradBerkowitz) September 17, 2023
After going down 20-0 at halftime, the Giants pull off an incredible comeback.
Just an edge from Daniel Jones and rest of offense to get in synch and score on each possession of the 2nd half. Defense held up thier end with two key three-and-outs
Giants get first win, 31-28
— Charlotte Carroll (@charlottecrrll) September 17, 2023
— New York Giants (@Giants) September 17, 2023
What. A. Comeback 👏🏻👏🏻 #NYGiants pic.twitter.com/i70gYj4Igb
— Nikki Gist (@NikkiNic9384) September 17, 2023
— Lawrence Tynes (@lt4kicks) September 17, 2023
1-1
— Justin Tuck (@JustinTuck) September 17, 2023
That’s the seventh fourth-quarter comeback of Daniel Jones’ career. He overcame an 18-point deficit in his first ever start. He and the #Giants erased a 21-point #AZCardinals lead today, though the win comes with an injury to Saquon Barkley on a short week.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 17, 2023
Daniel Jones looked very underpaid in the second half, and that’s why the Giants won a wild game they absolutely could not afford to lose.
— Ian O'Connor (@Ian_OConnor) September 17, 2023
Comeback win for the #Giants
Tale of two halves. I can’t believe it #NYGiants | @NewYorkRevival pic.twitter.com/9oYaEVNdG6
— el Jefé (@JefePil) September 17, 2023
THE NEW YORK GIANTS ARE BACK!!
One of the greatest comebacks in team history, on the back of QB Daniel Jones.
Put those mock drafts away. There is a season to play.#NYGiants #TommysTakes🎙️
— Tommy (@TommyG105) September 17, 2023
A little bittersweet with the Saquon Barkley injury but incredible comeback by the #Giants who looked like a completely different offense and showed insane guts to save their season. And that’s exactly what it was. The season was over if 0-2 going to San Fran on short rest.
— Dan Schneier (@DanSchneierNFL) September 17, 2023
This is just amazing, what fortitude. What a game. What a comeback! #BeltGuy #NYGiants
— Belt Guy (@ThisIsNotZain) September 17, 2023
I take back what I said about the Giants earlier pic.twitter.com/DKeDBw0JoM
— Pat Ragazzo (@ragazzoreport) September 17, 2023
WHAT A RESPONSE! THIS WAS INSANE. #BeltGuy #NYGiants
— Belt Guy (@ThisIsNotZain) September 17, 2023
Anyone else still having trouble breathing?
— Pete Guelli (@PeteGuelli) September 17, 2023
COMEBACK COMPLETE. #NYGvsAZ pic.twitter.com/CrWsPaw2Ow
— NFL (@NFL) September 17, 2023
The little smirk Hyatt gave to Jones at the end was everything. Nice comeback Gmen! 🔥
— NYGcrush🍎 (@NYGcrush) September 17, 2023
After being down 20 pts entering the 2nd half, the @Giants complete an unbelievable comeback, 31-28 😳 #NYGvsAZ pic.twitter.com/eh7hfKeNVv
— NFL (@NFL) September 17, 2023
Remarkable comeback. https://t.co/8m03pc4NDo
— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) September 17, 2023
Sounds silly in Week 2, but Giants saved their season with this comeback win.
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) September 17, 2023
Mood! Let’s go @Giants! pic.twitter.com/hYPf4QKUrM
— Brandon Short (@brandonshort43) September 17, 2023
DANIEL JONES CARRYING IN THE SECOND HALF!!! pic.twitter.com/TUJ8VhbaNl
— Tommy (@TommyG105) September 17, 2023
Don’t underestimate this win. Gives the Giants momentum ahead of a big game against a better opponent in four days.
— Patricia Traina (@Patricia_Traina) September 17, 2023
That was ugly….
UNTIL IT WASN'T
Character win #NYGiants— Carl Banks (@CarlBanksGIII) September 17, 2023
What a win!!!! #NYG
— Dave Rothenberg (@RothenbergESPN) September 17, 2023
— Freezing Cold Takes (@OldTakesExposed) September 17, 2023
