The New York Giants are 1-4 heading into their next game against the Philadelphia Eagles, who just suffered their first loss of the season. This Sunday’s clash will be a real proving ground for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. His electrifying debut gave the struggling Giants a rare moment of hope, but that optimism took a hit after last week’s brutal mistakes against the New Orleans Saints. 

So, the head coach Brian Daboll isn’t handing out any freebies. On The Coach Daboll Show, he broke down the costly mistakes they made in Week 5. 

Daboll said, “When you turn the ball over five times and don’t get any turnovers, it’s close to 0% chance of getting what you want to get, which is a W.” Dart made some good plays, sure, but that fumble? A costly mistake.

Daboll’s bottom line: “I thought the quarterback did a lot of good things. Obviously, he’d like to have that fumble back. But we got to do a better job of protecting the ball.”

The Saints game was a showcase of everything going wrong. Receiver Darius Slayton’s fancy spin in traffic led to a turnover when he should have just secured the ball. Dart’s indecisiveness cost the Giants a fumble, and running back Cam Skattabo’s loose ball after a failed block gifted the Saints a defensive touchdown.

Two interceptions from Dart punctuated the Giants’ undisciplined performance. One was an ill-advised deep throw to Jaylin Hyatt, and another was due to miscommunication with a rookie receiver. These errors turned what could have been a competitive game into a painful loss, draining any momentum the Giants had built after their upset over the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Giants now face the monumental task of overcoming not just the Eagles but the pattern of turnovers and penalties threatening to derail their season. But what should fans expect from the Week 6 showdown?

Key storylines to watch in Giants vs. Eagles Week 6 showdown

The Eagles come into this game as prohibitive favorites. Since Nick Sirianni became the coach in 2021, Philly has dominated the Giants, winning seven of their last nine matchups. Philly’s been steamrolling lately, winning 20 out of their last 22 games. Meanwhile, the Giants have barely managed four wins against 18 losses since 2024 started.

Fan patience is running thin in New York. The Giants’ slow offense is averaging just 17.3 points per game. And combine that with the most penalties and poor discipline in the NFL and Brian Daboll’s leadership is under the microscope. A big loss to the Eagles could amplify calls for change. Empty seats and fan frustration are becoming hard to ignore.

Finally, turnovers remain the Giants’ Achilles’ heel. They sit at minus-5 on turnover differential with just three takeaways. If Dart and the offense cannot clean up their mistakes, Philly’s dominant defense will feast. Minimizing errors will be key if the Giants want to make this game competitive.