A loss always hurts, but a loss that extends a losing streak hits a little harder. The New York Giants will have plenty of time to think about this, as they have a long flight from Munich, Germany, back to New York.

The Giants fell to the Carolina Panthers, who won consecutive games for the first time this season, 20-17 in Sunday’s opener. New York outscored Carolina in first downs (by nine), yards (by 38) and gained time of possession 34:29 to 27:38. But the only thing that matters is the score, and the Panthers won it with a field goal in overtime.

Losing streaks often demand answers and consequences, so Giants fans, NFL fans and columnists began speculating about who might be on the proverbial block due to New York’s eighth straight loss.

Head coach Brian Daboll is an obvious candidate if New York wanted to make a drastic change.

NJ.com’s Darryl Slater wrote a column shortly after the loss. postulating that this loss could be what “seals” Daboll’s dismissal.

However, many armed with game tape would suggest that such a decision would be hasty. Daniel Jones was another highly criticized figure in the defeat. One play, a designed flea flicker, gave Jones multiple targets and instead ended with a sack:

Daboll’s defenders have pointed to that play as evidence that coaching is not the problem, but execution.

Daboll said he believes the Giants have “the right people” but that “the results are not there yet.”

Firing Daboll would be a drastic measure. Giving up Jones isn’t easy, but considering a quarterback change is a possibility. Drew Lock is behind him on the depth chart. New York has a buyout on Jones’ contract after this season that would require consuming a substantial amount of dead cap space.

Of course, as the Giants continue to lose, they could be in a position to select a more confidence-inspiring replacement under center with the first overall pick, where they would be positioned if the season ended today.