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Nov 29 Going back to the preseason, Jaxson Dart has been in the blue medical tent three times for evaluation of a head injury. The rookie has run 37 designed run plays out of his 57 rushing attempts. But for Dart, it comes down to being more judicious in determining when to go for the gold and when to live to see another day.
Dart said that being smart out there has been a consistent point of emphasis with him, but in his mind, he has heeded the warnings; his concussion suffered in the loss against the Bears was just one of those things.

Nov 28 Jaxson Dart cleared concussion protocol Thursday, setting the stage for him to return Monday night against the New England Patriots. Dart missed the past two games with a concussion suffered Nov. 9 against the Chicago Bears. Jameis Winston started in his place. Dart, who has been checked for a concussion in four of his last eight games dating back to the preseason, was the first quarterback up at practice Wednesday. That seemed to indicate he was in line to return.

Nov 27 According to interim head coach Mike Kafka, Jaxson Dart is still in the concussion protocol as the team prepares to face the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. Last week, he participated in practice and was later ruled out at the last minute. His status of still being in the protocol does not mean he won't play against the Patriots. According to Kafka, Dart will be out at practice again this week.

Nov 26 After 12 horrible weeks and four blown fourth quarter leads, Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen finally got the can. He has been replaced in-house by New York's now-former linebacker and edge rusher coach Charlie Bullen. However, the question remains: Is Bowen's ousting enough? Will more moves need to be made inside the front office? The short answer: Yes. The long answer, well...

Nov 25 Shane Bowen has been relieved of his duties, and outside linebackers coach Charlie Bullen will take over his role as the Giants' defensive coordinator. Bowen's departure marks another significant change to the coaching staff. Brian Daboll was dismissed two weeks ago, with Mike Kafka taking over as interim head coach.
Bullen, who has 18 years of coaching experience with 12 in the NFL, is in his second season as the outside linebackers coach. Prior to the Giants, Bullen served as the outside linebackers coach and pass rush coordinator at the University of Illinois in 2023.

Game 12 Preview - Giants (2-9) - Lions (6-4)
Last Sunday it was a low scoring game between the Detroit Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles held Detroit to their lowest points scored this season, and the Lions ended up with a 16-9 game loss.
Once again the Giants were in a position to come away with a win. This time they had a 20-19 lead in the fourth quarter in their game with Green Bay. Once again they couldn't hang on to it, and took a 27-20 loss to the Packers.

Nov 22 Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart remains in the concussion protocol and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions in Detroit, interim head coach Mike Kafka announced before Friday's practice. Veteran Jameis Winston will start his second consecutive game. Russell Wilson will be the backup.
In addition to Dart, the Giants ruled out cornerback Paulson Adebo (knee), tight end Thomas Fidone II (foot), and outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder). Cornerback Deonte Banks (hip), running back Eric Gray (knee), and safety Tyler Nubin (neck) were listed as questionable on the final injury report of the week.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell, who was with Jameis Winston in New Orleans when Campbell was an assistant with the Saints and Winston was the backup quarterback in 2020, said Detroit was preparing for both quarterbacks this week and doesn't think a lot changes in terms of how the Giants want to attack Detroit's defense with Winston now making his second straight start for New York.

Nov 21 A myriad of bombshell reports following the New York Giants' decision to fire head coach Brian Daboll speak to his downfall. But just in case that wasn't enough, the comments players have made since the team dismissed him only further highlight why this choice was made. Giants second-year tight end Theo Johnson's recent choice of words certainly opened some eyes. Yet, he's not the only one, with running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. being the latest member of the club to weigh in.

Nov 20 The New York Giants' defense, led by a front seven many thought would be among the best in the league, was supposed to be the strength of the team in 2025. Many believed that with the assembled talent, the Giants should be a top 10 defense. Things have, as every Giants fan knows, gone horribly wrong.

Nov 19 NY Giants' RB Tyrone Tracy: Interim HC Mike Kafka 'energized' players Tyrone Tracy had a big day against the Packers, and is ready to help carry the running load going forward. He reminded people that while the Giants are missing Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo, they're not completely out of offensive weapons. After all, Tracy was a 1,000-yard player himself last year, despite not being a significant part of the offense until Week 5.

Nov 18 Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles wasn't supposed to be a storyline this season. The Giants intended to groom 2024 sixth-round pick Darius Muasau behind Micah McFadden, gradually building him into a rotational linebacker with upside. Instead, injuries and inconsistencies forced the coaching staff to sift deeper into the roster. And that's where they stumbled onto a player whose impact has grown sharper with each passing week.

Game 11 Preview - Giants (2-8) - Packers (5-3-1)
The Packers found themselves in a low scoring Monday night matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles in Green Bay. Neither team had anything to show for their efforts, until the Eagles first hit the scoreboard with a field goal in the third quarter. One touchdown by each team in the fourth quarter left the Packers on the wrong end of the 10-7 score.
The Giants had every opportunity to win their game last Sunday with the Chicago Bears. Their third quarter 17-7 lead, was supplemented by just one field goal in the fourth. Chicago added two back to back touchdowns after that, to leave the Giants with a 24-20 loss.

Nov 15 While the Giants regrouped after Monday's coaching changes, the Packers were business as usual in Green Bay, eager to get to MetLife Stadium after losing back-to-back games on the heels of a 5-1-1 start. Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka understands the reality of the situation - and so does tight ends coach Tim Kelly, who was elevated to offensive coordinator.

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Nov 14 The Giants' next coach will determine whether Jaxson Dart becomes a franchise savior or just another statistic. New York doesn't just need a new coach; it needs to break a cycle. It was exhilarating, chaotic and impossible to sustain. Dart was so good, so soon, that he looked like he was going to save Brian Daboll's job.
But that style - - more Cam Skattebo than your typical NFL quarterback - - caught up with Dart and Daboll in Week 10. Dart finds himself in familiar territory. He's the latest first-round quarterback to see the coach who drafted him fired during or immediately after his rookie year. And he's far from alone.

Nov 13 The New York Giants will start quarterback Jameis Winston against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, interim coach Mike Kafka announced Wednesday. Starter Jaxson Dart is in the concussion protocol as the Giants return to practice Wednesday afternoon and is set to miss Week 11. New York has had Winston as the emergency quarterback for each of its 10 games this season.
The Giants intend for Winston to be their backup behind Dart next season. Wilson signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract that expires at the end of the season. Kafka announced that tight ends coach Tim Kelly would take over his role as offensive coordinator. Kafka said he will continue to call the offensive plays.

Nov 12 Giants are underdogs to Packers in Mike Kafka's debut. The New York Giants are desperate to end their losing streak as they return home to face the Green Bay Packers in Week 11. The Giants (2-8) have dropped four straight games and may have to turn to either veteran Jameis Winston or Russell Wilson at quarterback, depending on rookie Jaxson Dart's concussion recovery. Offensively, New York has struggled to find rhythm - averaging just 15.2 points per game during their skid - while the defense continues to allow big plays.

Nov 11 Brian Daboll was fired by the New York Giants Monday afternoon, with offensive coordinator and assistant head coach Mike Kafka taking over for the remainder of the season. It took four years, but Kafka finally got his head-coaching opportunity. It might not have happened the way he would have preferred, but Kafka now has the chance to show the NFL world what he can do.

The Giants offense did enough to win their Week 10 game against the Bears, even if it wasn't a perfect showing. New York jumped out to a 20-10 lead, which it carried into the fourth quarter before yet another epic collapse by the defense that sent the Giants' record to 2-8 for the third straight season. Here's a break down of the player-by-player performances.

Game 10 Preview - Giants (2-7) - Bears (5-3)
In a high scoring game last week in Cincinnati, the Bears had less than a minute left to add some more points in order to come up with a win. They did just that, leaving the Bengals on the wrong side of a 47-42 score.
In their game with San Francisco, the Giants were losing 17-7 at the half. They trailed by at least 10 points for the rest of the game, and took a 34-24 loss.

Nov 8 The Bears (5-3) will seek their sixth win in their last seven games Sunday when they host the Giants (2-7) at Soldier Field. The Giants opened the season 0-3 and then won two of three, including an impressive 34-17 victory over the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles. But they have since dropped three in a row, allowing 33, 38 and 34 points, and are 0-5 on the road this year.

Nov 7 The New York Giants' kicking adventures are back in full swing as the team waits to see if veteran Graham Gano, who is on this week's injury report, is good to go for this Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. The 38-year-old Gano, who spent four weeks on IR with a groin strain suffered in the team's Week 3 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, reported to work on Monday, complaining of a sore neck.

Nov 6 The Giants are back on the road this week as they travel to Chicago for a Week 10 matchup against the Bears. Upon Jaxson Dart taking over at quarterback in Week 4, the Giants went on to win two of their next three games, with victories over the Chargers and Eagles. Since then, the team has lost three consecutive games, dropping their record on the season to 2-7. Heading into a tough stretch of the schedule, Dart knows it's going to take everyone on both sides of the ball to turn things around in the second half of the season.

Nov 5 The NFL trade deadline came and went on Tuesday with the New York Giants deciding to stand pat, even though they had a few different areas that could've been addressed with some moves before the buzzer sounded. The team didn't feel like the right opportunities presented themselves ahead of the trade deadline, with the wide receiver position being something many believed the team would try to upgrade with a trade. One of the most intriguing options at the wide receiver position ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday was Miami Dolphins star Jaylen Waddle.

Nov 4 Between the second half of the Week 6 matchup against the Eagles and the first three quarters of the Week 7 outing against the Broncos, the Giants' defense went five consecutive quarters without allowing a single point.
Since then, the unit has struggled. The Broncos stormed back with 33 points in the final frame, and the following week, the Giants surrendered 38 points in the rematch against the Eagles. Things didn't get much better on Sunday.