On Sunday, the New York Giants came, saw, and stomped all over the Minnesota Vikings to earn a spot in the Divisional Round. While Daniel Jones finally resembled a trustworthy franchise QB, Brian Daboll cemented his place as a great NFL coach with his first playoff win.
But one of the primary and more underrated reasons for the Giants’ 31-24 upset victory is their confidence. This is not a team short on audacity, and it pays off in spades for them. Take DL Dexter Lawrence, for example. The 2022 Second-Team All-Pro is not only talented, but he carries himself as such on the field. He lets his opponents know he’s coming on the regular.
