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John Harbaugh effect: Five reasons Giants are different under Super Bowl winning coach

The New York Giants kicked off the John Harbaugh era on a high note by securing a 28-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. This breakthrough performance put an end to several long-standing slumps, delivering the franchise its initial Week 1 triumph since 2022 and its first home-opening win since 2010.

Furthermore, it marked New York's lone success against Dallas in nine attempts during season-opening primetime matchups.

Harbaugh steps in following a ten-year stretch characterized by four subpar head coaches after Tom Coughlin's exit following the 2015 campaign. Bringing a championship pedigree that includes a Super Bowl title alongside a dozen playoff berths, Harbaugh provides leadership reminiscent of past franchise greats like Coughlin and Bill Parcells rather than recent predecessors Brian Daboll and Pat Shurmur.

His arrival also raises expectations for his ability to elevate Jaxson Dart, drawing parallels to how he navigated early developmental doubts surrounding 's throwing efficiency in Baltimore.