The New York Giants’ rough season took a bizarre turn during their Week 10 faceoff in Munich, Germany, as a failed flea-flicker attempt left fans questioning head coach Brian Daboll’s play-calling.
With both the Giants (2-7) and Carolina Panthers (2-7) vying for a high 2025 NFL Draft pick, a head-scratching call on third-and-short had New York supporters venting their frustration across social media.
Brian Daboll Has Brain-Fade Moment in Germany
On a crucial 3rd-and-1 play, the Giants head coach dialed up an unexpected flea flicker. Rather than catching Carolina’s defense off-guard, the trick play ended in disaster as Daniel Jones took a brutal sack from D.J. Wonnum, moving the Giants out of fourth-down contention and forcing a punt.
This head-scratching moment has fueled fans’ ire, with one Twitter user quipping, “Brian daboll needs to be sent to prison for running a flea flicker on 3rd and 1…”
Brian daboll needs to be sent to prison for running a flea flicker on 3rd and 1 lmao
— Blake Kocsis (@blake_kocsis3) November 10, 2024
Another added, “How tf does Brian Daboll still have a job?”
How tf does Brian Daboll still have a job?
— dpat (@HalfBaked802) November 10, 2024
“Flea flicker on 3rd and 1 when your running back is having a great drive. Only dumb*** Brian Daboll,” said another.
Flea flicker on 3rd and 1 when your running back is having a great drive. Only dumbass Brian Daboll
— A🅿️ (@amitgpatel) November 10, 2024
One X user tweeted: “if Brian Daboll called that flea flicker on 3rd & 1…………….fire him”
if Brian Daboll called that flea flicker on 3rd & 1…………….fire him
— NaronStradomus (@theTNShow) November 10, 2024
“Brian Daboll should probably yell at himself for calling a 3rd and 1 flea flicker,” wrote one more.
Brian Daboll should probably yell at himself for calling a 3rd and 1 flea flicker
— GolfSznMike (@Macattack1189) November 10, 2024
One fan commented: “3rd and 1 at midfield , Brian Daboll calls a flea flicker… his plane ticket should be cancelled, leave him in Germany.”
3rd and 1 at midfield , Brian Daboll calls a flea flicker… his plane ticket should be cancelled, leave him in Germany
— Andrew Schweigert (@Schwags07) November 10, 2024
“Can we fire this whole giant staff and start over horrible coach Brian daboll flea flicker on third and one and he got sacked they don’t have the offensive line to do that s***,” quipped one more.
Can we fire this whole giant staff and start over horrible coach Brian daboll flea flicker on third and one and he got sacked they don't have the offensive line to do that s***
— Daryl (@Daryl1047274) November 10, 2024
As the Giants stumbled, the Panthers struck first, with Bryce Young connecting with Ja’Tavion Sanders on a 3rd-and-goal touchdown.
Young, who’s been in and out of the lineup this season due to shaky performances, is back under center following an injury to veteran Andy Dalton.
Meanwhile, Jones and the Giants continue to struggle offensively. The offense showed few signs of life from rookie receiver Malik Nabers, who joins an exclusive club with 50 receptions in his first seven games — a feat previously only accomplished by Puka Nacua.
With the Panthers up 10-0 at halftime and the Giants mired in offensive woes, Daboll’s choice to risk a flea flicker on a crucial down has been the talking point in Germany so far.