Yes, it's only preseason, but is there any debate that this is the best that the New York Giants have looked under head coach Brian Daboll?

The New York Jets took on the Giants and lost in a 31-12 fashion in the second weekend of the 2025 NFL preseason. Sometimes the stats can tell the story of who performed well and who did not, but Pro Football Focus is there to provide a little bit more context.

The New York Giants play the New York Jets in 2025 NFL preseason action, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Carter was flattened by a chip block from Jets tight end Stone Smartt in the second quarter, and as he got back up to his knees, right tackle Chukwuma Okorafor put Carter right back on his behind. The Giants rookie fired off a spicy tweet in response to the official NFL account’s tweet featuring a video of the moment.

Aug 16, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) celebrates a defensive stop with safety Tony Adams (22) during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images © Vincent Carchietta, Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Aaron Glenn was heading into halftime when he stopped to do a quick interview about the half. During this 30-second interaction, he voiced his displeasure with the team ( h/t NYJets_Media on X ). “Sloppy. Sloppy, and we gotta get better,” Glenn said.

New York Giants rookie edge rusher Abdul Carter isn't sweating his unflattering moment from Saturday's preseason game against the New York Jets that went viral.

Despite a strong preseason opening performance, former Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez struggled in his second showcase for the 2025 preseason.