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Dante Miller’s MVP Debut Forces Giants to Rethink Backfield

His 102-yard performance has jumped him ahead of established backs for a spot on the final roster.

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Overview

  • Miller led both teams with 102 yards on 17 touches in New York’s preseason opener against Buffalo, earning offensive MVP honors.
  • He gained 22 yards on 10 carries and caught all seven targets for 80 yards, converting five first downs including key third-down plays.
  • Mike Kafka’s screen-heavy game plan unlocked Miller’s speed, vision and contact balance on critical third-down conversions.
  • The second-year back’s versatile receiving threat has propelled him past veteran Devin Singletary on the Giants’ depth chart.
  • General manager Joe Schoen must now decide whether to keep Miller over more experienced options as final roster cuts approach.