Giants fans call for Russell Wilson benched after meltdown against Chiefs

New York, Sept. 22, 2025 — Giants fans are calling for benching Russell Wilson after a fourth‑quarter meltdown in a 22‑9 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The critical sequence began at the Chiefs 4‑yard line with New York down by 13 and in need of a touchdown.

Wilson accounted for the late drive by failing to convert in the red zone. He threw an incomplete pass for intentional grounding on first down, followed by a short gain on a designed quarterback run, and another incomplete attempt under pressure. The drive stalled, and Kansas City preserved its lead.

Wilson, who turns 37 in November, has started three games for the Giants this season. He delivered one solid showing in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys, but his other two starts against playoff contenders in the Chiefs and the Washington Commanders drew sharp criticism from fans and observers. The Giants traded back into the first round to select rookie Jaxson Dart this year, a move that has intensified calls for a quarterback change.

With Week 4 looming against the Los Angeles Chargers, coach Brian Daboll faces a decision on the team’s signal caller. Daboll is scheduled to speak to reporters ahead of the game, and the club could consider benching Wilson to preserve development time for Dart or to preserve the season. The roster move to draft Dart remains a central point in the debate over Wilson’s role.

Giants fans have long sought stability at quarterback since Eli Manning, and the current situation has magnified the urgency of finding a trusted starter. The organization is weighing options while trying to avoid destabilizing the locker room as it attempts to rebound from a disappointing start to the season.