His passing threat was what the Giants needed to make Owen's offense work, and Filchock led the team from a 3-6-1 record in 1945 to 7-3-1 and first place in the Eastern Conference in 1946.
Filchock's ominous warning was crucial for the Giants to succeed with Owen's offense, and his leadership propelled the team from a disappointing start in 1945 to a remarkable turnaround, culminating in a 7-3-1 record and first-place finish in the Eastern Conference in 1946.