Overview
- The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported that allowing 33 fourth‑quarter points in the Week 7 loss at Denver eroded ownership’s patience with Brian Daboll.
- New York blew four double‑digit fourth‑quarter leads in its first 10 games and opened 2‑8 for a third straight season during Daboll’s tenure.
- Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka was named interim head coach for the rest of the season, marking his first opportunity in the role.
- Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart is in concussion protocol and will miss Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers.
- A Big Blue View poll found 89% of fans backed the firing and overall confidence rose to 44%, while ex‑Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph questioned the timing and likened Dart to Josh Allen.