Christmas is arriving with more frustration than cheer for New York football fans. With just two games remaining in the 2025 NFL season and both the Giants and Jets officially eliminated from playoff contention, the holiday wish lists for both franchises are painfully clear. The Giants want a new head coach to stabilize a spiraling organization, while the Jets are once again searching for a quarterback capable of elevating a talented but underachieving roster. Across the league, analysts from Pro Football Talk, NFL.com, the New York Daily News, and USA Today agree: New York football is stuck in neutral, and the fixes won’t be simple.
Giants’ Top Priority: A New Leader After a Lost Season
The Giants’ season unraveled early, and the fallout has been swift. With Brian Daboll dismissed during the year, New York is operating under an interim coach while ownership begins a wide‑ranging search for new leadership. Reports from the New York Post and NBC Sports indicate the Giants are expected to target an experienced, steady hand — someone capable of rebuilding culture, developing young talent, and restoring credibility to a franchise that has cycled through coaches far too quickly. The Giants’ Christmas wish list starts with stability, accountability, and a long‑term vision. After another year of offensive struggles and inconsistent quarterback play, the next coach will inherit a roster in need of direction and a fan base desperate for hope.
Jets’ Holiday Need: A Quarterback Who Can Finally End the Cycle
While the Giants search for a coach, the Jets’ needs are even more fundamental. They need a quarterback — again. Injuries, inconsistency, and failed experiments have left the Jets without a reliable starter as the 2025 season winds down. CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports note that the Jets’ defense remains playoff‑caliber, but the offense has lagged far behind, unable to sustain drives or generate explosive plays. With two games left and no postseason in sight, the Jets’ Christmas wish list centers on finding a quarterback who can stabilize the offense and maximize the talent around him. Whether that answer comes through the draft, a trade, or free agency, the Jets cannot afford another misstep.
What Comes Next for New York Football
Both franchises enter the offseason with major decisions looming. The Giants must hire the right coach to guide a rebuild, while the Jets must identify — and commit to — a quarterback who can finally end years of offensive instability. New York football fans may not get the wins they wanted this Christmas, but both teams have a chance to reset, reload, and reshape their futures heading into 2026.
