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GiantsMike Kafka Keeps Play-Calling, Elevates Tim Kelly, Tabs Jameis Winston to Start

His initial decisions set up a brief audition that will influence the team’s head-coach search.

Overview

  • Interim head coach Mike Kafka named Jameis Winston the starter for Sunday against the Packers with rookie Jaxson Dart still in concussion protocol.
  • Winston moves ahead of Russell Wilson on the depth chart as Kafka reshapes the quarterback plan for the week.
  • Kafka will continue calling offensive plays and promoted tight ends coach Tim Kelly to offensive coordinator.
  • Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen remains in place as Kafka focuses on minor tweaks and cleaner communication on that side of the ball.
  • The 2-8 Giants placed kicker Graham Gano on injured reserve with a herniated disc, and Kafka’s performance over the final seven games will factor into Joe Schoen’s evaluation for the permanent job.