Giants Finish in Undesirable Spot in MMQB's Final 2021 Season NFL Power Rankings

In case it wasn't obvious during the 2021 season, the New York Giants hit rock bottom, and that was reflected in where they finished in MMQB's final NFL power ranking poll of 2021.

The Giants finally did it.

In the final edition of the MMQB's NFL power rankings, the Giants, who finished with a 4-13 record and were just one of three teams (Chicago and Minnesota being the others) to clean out their general manager and head coach, landed at No. 32 after garnering 11 points from the voters.

No. 1: OT Evan Neal, Alabama (Jacksonville) / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Evan Neal (73) against the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2022 CFP college football national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. 

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No. 2: Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon (Detroit) :: Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK

Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux enters the stadium for the game against Oregon State on Nov. 27, 2021. 

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No. 3. Edge Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan (Houston) :: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. 

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No. 4. OT Ikem Ekwonu, North Carolina State (Jets) / Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 30, 2021; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack tackle Ikem Ekwonu (79) warms up prior to a game against the Louisville Cardinals at Carter-Finley Stadium.

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No. 5. QB Malik Willis, Liberty (Vikings via trade with Giants) / Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 5, 2022; Mobile, AL, USA; American squad quarterback Malik Willis of Liberty (7) in the second half against the National squad during the Senior bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium. 

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No. 6. QB Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh (Carolina) / Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 2, 2022; Mobile, AL, USA; National quarterback Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh (8) throws during National practice for the 2022 Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL, USA. 

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No. 7. Edge George Karlaftis, Purdue (Giants, via Chicago) :: Nikos Frazier / Journal & Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK

Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) is recognized during a senior day program, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette. 

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No. 8 CB Derek Stingley Jr, LSU (Atlanta) :: Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr

LSU defensive back Derek Stingley Jr. leaves the main media room at SEC Media Days in the Hyatt Regency in Hoover, Ala., Monday, July 19, 2021. 

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No. 9. S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame (Philadelphia, via trade with Denver) :: Nikos Frazier / Journal & Courier via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton (14) celebrates an interception during the fourth quarter of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend.

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No. 10. CB Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner, Cincinnati 9Jets via Seattle) :: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

University of Cincinnati Bearcats Cornerbacks Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner (left) and Coby Bryant leave the practice facility as practice wraps up at Sheakley Athletic Complex on the University of Cincinnati campus on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021.  

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No. 11. QB Sam Howell, North Carolina (Washington) / Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 5, 2022; Mobile, AL, USA; American squad quarterback Sam Howell of North Carolina (14) hands off to American squad running back Dameon Pierce of Florida (27) in the second half against the National squad during the Senior bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium. 

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No. 12. IOL Tyler Linderbaum, Iowa (Giants via Minnesota) :: Bryon Houlgrave/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum signals a first down in the third quarter against Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

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No. 13. WR Garrett Wilson, Ohio State (Cleveland) :: Kyle Robertson / USA TODAY NETWORK

Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State 

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No. 14. OL Kenyon Green, Texas A&M (Ravens) / Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 25, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Kenyon Green (55) in action during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Texas A&M Aggies at AT&T Stadium.

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No. 15. Edge David Ojabo, Michigan (Denver, via Philadlephia via iami) :: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

Michigan linebacker David Ojabo celebrates after the 42-3 win over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis.

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No. 16. WR Treylon Burks, Arkansas (Philadelphia via Indianapolis) / Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 26, 2021; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Treylon Burks (16) catches a pass and runs it in for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Donald W. Reynolds Razorbacks Stadium. 

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No. 17. OT Charles Cross, Mississippi State (Steelers, via Chargers) / USA TODAY NETWORK

NCAA Football Mississippi State offensive line Charles Cross 

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No. 18. QB Matt Corral, Ole Miss (Saints) / John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 1, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baylor Bears defensive tackle Cole Maxwell (96) sacks Mississippi Rebels quarterback Matt Corral (2) during the first half in the 2022 Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome. 

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No. 19. CB Trent McDuffie, Washington (Eagles) / Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 4, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Trent McDuffie (22) participates in pregame warmups against the Montana Grizzlies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. 

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No. 20. Edge Travon Walker, Georgia (Chargers, via Pittsburgh) :: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) is tackled by Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) during the second half of the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021.

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No. 21. CB Andrew Booth Jr, Clemson (Patriots) :: Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK

Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) during practice at the Poe Indoor Facility in Clemson in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, December 18, 2021.

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No. 22. IDL Jordan Davis, Georgia (Raiders) / Joshua L Jones - USA Today Network

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) arrives at Sanford Stadium during the the national championship parade and celebration in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. 

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No. 23. CB Kyler Gordon, Washington (Cardinals) / Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 26, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Kyler Gordon (2) participates in pregame warmups against the Washington State Cougars at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. 

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No. 24. LB Devin Lloyd, Utah (Cowboys) / Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 16, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (19) is tackled by Utah Utes linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) during the first quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

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No. 25. WR Drake London, USC (Buffalo) / Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 2, 2021; Boulder, Colorado, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Drake London (15) and running back Vavae Malepeai (6) celebrate a score in the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. 

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No. 26. IOL Zion Johnson, Boston College (Bengals, via Titans) / Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 20, 2021; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles offensive lineman Zion Johnson (77) during the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at Alumni Stadium.

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No. 27. WR Jameson Williams, Alabama (Bucs) :: Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) catches a pass as Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Coby Bryant (8) defends in the first quarter during the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the 86th Cotton Bowl Classic, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. 

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No. 28. IDL DeMarvin Leal, Texas A&M (Packers) / Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 25, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal (8) in action during the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Texas A&M Aggies at AT&T Stadium. 

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No. 29. OT Bernhard Raimann, Central Michigan (Dolphins, via 49ers) / Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 1, 2022; Mobile, AL, USA; National offensive lineman Bernhard Raimann of Central Michigan (76) works with a coach during National practice for the 2022 Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium.

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No. 30. Edge Jermaine Johnson, Florida State (Chiefs) / Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 22, 2021; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end Jermaine Johnson II speaks to the media during the ACC Kickoff at The Westin Charlotte. 

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No. 31 LB Nakobe Dean, Georgia (Titans, via Bengals) / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2022 CFP college football national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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No. 32. S Daxton Hill, Michigan (Lions via Rams) :: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

Daxton Hill, Michigan DB.

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According to the final voting tally, the five-member MMQB crew had the 4-13 Giants as high as 30th 9one vote) while the majority (four votes) put Big Blue at No. 32, noting 

More than half of our voters have the Giants in last, and that was enough to sink them to the very bottom. But two top-seven picks is a nice consolation prize for a season that went off the rails. 

The Giants weren't the only team to see their 2021 season fly off the rails. Still, in all fairness to the final MMQB rankings, it's probably fair to say that much more was expected of the Giants roster that put such a heavy focus on beefing up the offensive side of the ball with playmakers.

Alas for the Giants, injuries ripped through the roster, as the offensive skill position players had maybe a dozen (if that many) snaps together on any given Sunday.

Throw in the problems on the offensive line, the injuries on the defense, and the head-scratching coaching decisions made by the former regime, and there's no question that the Giants' 2021 season was a mess from top to bottom.

And yes, while having two to-seven picks is certainly a nice consolation for what they went through, it remains to be seen if the Giants keep both picks due to a precarious salary cap situation that might necessitate them trading down from one of those picks. 

Doing so would alleviate the salary cap liabilities needed for the draft class and ensure they have plenty of bargaining chips in their cache to help rebuild a roster that woefully underperformed last year.

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