Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 22, 2025 · Sports

Giants Fans Outraged: Demand Russell Wilson Be Benched After 'Meltdown' vs. Chiefs

Giants fans want Russell Wilson to be benched after his performance against the Chiefs

GIANTS FANS AT THEIR BREAKING POINT: "BENCH RUSSELL WILSON NOW OR RISK LOSING THE SEASON!"

The Big Apple is buzzing with outrage as New York Giants fans are calling for the head of their beleaguered quarterback, Russell Wilson. The 37-year-old signal caller has been at the center of a heated debate among the team's loyal fan base, who are now demanding that he be benched after his latest "meltdown" against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Giants' faithful have had enough of Wilson's erratic performances, and it all came to a head in the fourth quarter of their heartbreaking 22-9 loss to the Chiefs. With the team down by a dozen points and facing 1st and goal from the Chiefs' 4-yard-line, Wilson made a series of baffling mistakes that left fans wondering if he's still got what it takes to lead their beloved Giants.

Wilson had a lackluster performance, including a fourth-quarter red zone disaster on Sunday

The sequence of events that sealed Wilson's fate was nothing short of disastrous. The veteran quarterback threw the ball out of bounds three times, including on first down when it was called for intentional grounding. Another attempt resulted in a short gain on a designed quarterback run, leaving fans shaking their heads in frustration.

Social media is filled with scathing critiques of Wilson's performance, with many Giants fans calling for his replacement. "Malik Nabers if he goes one more week with Russell Wilson as his Quarterback," tweeted one angry fan, accompanied by a screenshot of Antonio Brown quitting on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022.

The pressure is mounting on Giants boss Brian Daboll to make a change at quarterback. With their team struggling to find consistency and a winning formula, Daboll knows he's got one of the hottest seats in the NFL. Will he take the plunge and bench Wilson, or risk losing his job along with the season?

The calls for a new signal caller have intensified since Daboll traded back into the first round of this year's NFL Draft to select rookie Jaxson Dart. Many fans believe that Dart is the answer to the Giants' quarterback woes, but can he lead the team to victory against stiff competition?

Only time will tell if Wilson gets another chance to prove himself. For now, however, it seems like his days as the Giants' starting quarterback are numbered.

"Wilson's flashes of brilliance are not enough," says a frustrated fan

For some fans, it's not just about winning or losing – it's about dignity and respect for the team they love. "Digested last night's loss a little more," wrote one fan on TheScholarlyNote.com. "It's abundantly clear. Russ has flashes but he's not going to do anything worth continuing to start. The move has to be made now."

The debate is far from over, and the Giants' faithful are eagerly waiting for Daboll's next move. Will they get their wish and see Wilson benched? Or will the veteran quarterback prove his doubters wrong one more time?

One thing's for sure – if Daboll doesn't make a change soon, he'll be hearing from an increasingly vocal fan base who demand better from their team.

A new era at quarterback beckons for the Giants

In Week 4, the Giants will face another AFC West powerhouse, the Los Angeles Chargers. Will they make the necessary changes to ignite their season and give themselves a fighting chance against one of the league's top teams?

Only time will tell if Daboll has what it takes to turn his team around. But for now, the calls for change are growing louder by the day.

Will you be joining the Giants' fans in demanding a new quarterback? Share your thoughts and opinions with us on TheScholarlyNote.com!

A collection of social media messages about Giants fans wanting Russell Wilson benched