This BBV article series published in early Sept (2023) concluded that the Giants had probably closed or come close to closing the talent gap in the NFC East, outranking the Cowboys but not the Eagles. As it concluded:
"So, let’s tally all the scores up and see how the division shakes out:
Eagles: 36 points Giants: 35 points Cowboys: 32 points Commanders: 17 points"
Were we totally delusional or was it just injuries and bad luck?
While a lot of the article is just hyped up garbage, there is some truth there.
One big issue for the Giants is that they are best at the least impactful positions and worst at the most important.
Inside Linebackers: Giants best Interior Defensive line: Giants best
Quarterback: Giants worst Wide receiver: Giants worst Offensive line: Giants worst