In the early 21st century, the beleaguered New York Giants are under the leadership of their new quarterback, Ezekiel (Ziggy) Cantor, a rabbinical student. With the help of Ziggy`s bubbe`s chicken soup, the team achieves glory and fame as New York City becomes obsessed with Ziggymania, a rival takes out a contract on him, and Ziggy finds himself torn between his old girlfriend Rachel and a new woman named Darcy.