Giants Growing Pains, Breaking Down the Best QB's & Game Picks

12/09/2025 50 min
Giants Growing Pains, Breaking Down the Best QB's & Game Picks

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Matt and Phil Simms break down key matchups for NFL Week 2, focusing on the Giants vs. Cowboys, the Bills vs. Jets, Eagles vs. Chiefs, Bears vs. Lions, and the Chargers vs. Raiders. They talk about team challenges, like the Giants’ offensive line issues and the Jets’ surprisingly strong running game. Dallas looks solid, while the Giants and Bears need to protect their quarterbacks better. The Eagles’ and Chiefs’ offensive strategies are discussed, with a focus on the Chiefs’ need to become more aggressive downfield and whether the Eagles can maintain a simple yet effective approach. They also highlight standout players  Justin Herbert, Keon Coleman, and Quentin Johnson and they make their picks for each matchup.


00:00:00 – Giants vs. Cowboys: Week One Recap & Optimism for Week Two


00:00:25 – Disappointment for Giants Fans & Cowboys’ Performance Against Eagles


00:01:01 – Giants Offensive Line Struggles & Dallas Defensive Front Analysis


00:01:46 – Giants Offensive Concepts & Comparison to Last Year’s Play


00:02:25 – Need for Improved Offensive Line Sturdiness


00:03:04 – Giants/Cowboys Injury Updates & Key Matchups in Secondary


00:04:25 – Brian Schottenheimer’s Impact on Cowboys Offense


00:05:28 – Cowboys Built for the Run & Giants’ Defensive Interior Challenges


00:06:49 – Cowboys’ Rushing Attack


00:07:13 – Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets Matchup


00:08:07 – Justin Fields & Jets Offense Scheme


00:08:48 – Bills’ Rushing Defense Issues vs. Ravens; Matchup with Jets


00:09:25 – Jets’ Roster Strengths: O-line, Running Backs, Pass Rush


00:11:17 – Bills’ Offensive Weapons: Keon Coleman, Tight Ends, James Cook


00:12:48 – Jets’ Pass Rush Advantage Over Ravens; Williams Brothers


00:13:09 – Justin Fields’ Throwing Style & Performance Recap


00:14:47 – Game Picks: Giants vs. Cowboys & Bills vs. Jets Predictions


00:15:56 – Possibility of Jaxson Dart Package for Giants Offense


00:17:02 – Chiefs vs. Eagles Matchup: Early Impressions


00:19:29 – Impact Players Missing for Eagles; Defensive Line Discussion


00:20:36 – Chiefs’ Passing Game with Injuries; Aggressiveness vs. Efficiency


00:21:15 – Eagles’ Offensive Line Strength & Jalen Hurts’ Mobility


00:22:54 – Chiefs’ Defensive Front Comments; Game Shape & Injuries


00:23:47 – Eagles’ New OC  Play Calling Approach & Week Two Outlook


00:24:26 – Eagles’ Offensive Simplicity: Talent vs. Complexity


00:25:11 – Importance of Center Play; Comparing to Past Player Experiences


00:26:11 – Emotional Edge for Chiefs/Eagles Rematch; Game Predictions


00:27:57 – Eagles as Least Favorite Giants Rival: Personal Commentary


00:28:40 – Bears vs. Lions Preview: Expectations for Week Two


00:30:06 – Chicago Bears’ Penalty Issues; Caleb Williams’ Debut


00:31:15 – Bears and Detroit: Young Quarterbacks’ Challenges & Throws


00:32:01 – Lions’ Offense: Jared Goff, Running Game Concerns


00:33:05 – Packers’ Week One Sharpness; Lions’ Groove Issues


00:34:50 – Bears: Missed Throws, Offensive Learning Curve


00:36:27 – Play Calling Praises: O’Connell, Roman, McVay


00:37:15 – Caleb Williams’ Mechanics & Overthrow Issues


00:38:02 – Throwing Technique Insights for QBs


00:38:48 – Chargers vs. Raiders Preview


00:40:14 – Justin Herbert’s Passing Windows & Chargers’ Offense


00:41:32 – Chargers’ Identity, Year Two Under Harbaugh; Raiders’ Physical Play


00:42:40 – Geno Smith Shout-Out; QB Comparisons


00:43:43 – Chargers’ Passing Philosophy; Receiving Corps Performance


00:44:44 – Chargers vs. Raiders: Picks & Confidence


00:46:22 – Young Players’ Confidence & Giants’ Need for Receiver Involvement


00:47:32 – Giants’ QB & O-line Criticism; Nature of NFL Challenges


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