The New York Giants faced a disastrous start to their 2024 NFL season with a 28-6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, leading to severe backlash from fans. Daniel Jones, returning from a knee injury, struggled significantly, completing only 22 of 42 passes with two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. Fans expressed their frustration by booing Jones and even burning his jersey, prompting defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence and offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor to defend their teammate against such harsh criticism. The Giants' poor performance was exacerbated by Sam Darnold's impressive debut for the Vikings, who threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns. This loss has sparked concerns about another challenging season for the Giants, despite celebrating their 100th season with franchise legends in attendance.