Overview
- Interim coach Mike Kafka presented the ball in an emotional locker room as Mara continues cancer treatment disclosed in September.
- The victory snapped a nine-game slide against Dallas and closed New York’s season at 4-13 with back-to-back wins.
- Players said the moment lifted Mara’s spirits, with Daniel Bellinger relaying that he felt ready to “jog” to treatments.
- Beating Dallas reshaped draft positioning, removing New York from top-two contention as Las Vegas clinched the No. 1 pick.
- A coaching search now awaits, as the front office maps the offseason and assesses rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart after a 22-of-32, 231-yard, two-touchdown finale.