Overview
- With a 27-24 lead and 2:59 left, Kafka kept the offense on the field on fourth-and-goal from the 6, the pass fell incomplete, Detroit tied it and won 34-27 in overtime.
- Kafka said he likes the decision and has no regrets, framing it as part of a broader organizational emphasis on ending games by trying to win rather than protect leads.
- President Trump called the choice not to kick a field goal “CRAZY” on Truth Social, and injured receiver Malik Nabers posted and deleted a critique questioning the late-game strategy.
- Kafka said he had not seen Nabers’ post and had not spoken with him, adding that players can voice opinions but anything harmful to the team will be addressed in-house.
- Reporting cited ESPN analytics indicating the go-for-it choice added about 7.1% to the Giants’ win probability; separately, Jaxson Dart practiced but remains in concussion protocol as reps are split with Jameis Winston.