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Giants Fall to 2-7 as Dart Shines and Defensive Woes Put Daboll Under Fire

With the trade deadline hours away, pressure on Brian Daboll mounts over a collapsing defense despite Jaxson Dart’s rise.

Overview

  • The Giants lost 34-24 to the 49ers at MetLife, dropping their third straight game and falling to 2-7.
  • New York has yielded 105 points across its past nine quarters and 33-plus in three straight, with Daboll signaling no immediate defensive staff changes.
  • Rookie Jaxson Dart threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns, ran for 56 yards and another score, and was labeled the team’s leader, despite season-ending injuries to Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo.
  • Daboll drew criticism for keeping Dart in late as the rookie absorbed a heavy hit, a decision he defended by citing timeouts and a chance for an onside kick.
  • Dart noted a lopsided pro-49ers crowd at MetLife as OL Jon Runyan Jr. called the scene embarrassing, while analysts urged GM Joe Schoen to avoid buying at the deadline and protect draft capital.