Overview

• Bowen apologized for calling a soft coverage on Dallas’ late drive, saying he “has to be better” after an 18-yard Dak Prescott pass set up Brandon Aubrey’s 64-yard game-tying field goal in an overtime loss.
• Through two games, the Giants rank at or near the bottom of the NFL in multiple defensive metrics, including total yards allowed, rushing defense and EPA on key downs, with 61 points surrendered.
• The early collapse comes after heavy offseason investment on defense, including additions such as Jevon Holland, Paulson Adebo, Brian Burns and first-round pick Abdul Carter.
• Multiple outlets citing NFL insider Tony Pauline report that head coach Brian Daboll and Bowen are “hanging on by a thread,” with job status tied to rapid improvement; these reports have not been confirmed by the team.
• Pauline also reports the staff could consider turning to rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart if results worsen after the Chiefs game, though Russell Wilson remains the starter for Sunday night.