Overview
- The Giants lost 34-24 to San Francisco at MetLife Stadium, their third straight defeat, as a large contingent of 49ers fans was noticeable in the crowd.
- Rookie Jaxson Dart went 24-of-33 for 191 yards with two passing touchdowns and added 56 rushing yards and a rushing score, drawing praise for toughness and poise.
- Brian Daboll faced criticism for leaving Dart in during the closing minutes after several hits; he said the team still had timeouts and a theoretical chance to get the ball back.
- New York’s defense allowed 159 rushing yards and 380 total yards, continuing a trend of poor tackling and execution, and Daboll signaled no immediate staff changes for coordinator Shane Bowen.
- With the trade deadline approaching, analysts urged the Giants against buying, fan frustration surfaced with a “Clean House” banner, and key injuries to Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo continue to thin the roster.