"Jaxson Dart is the captain now, and he has a firm grip on the starting job. Dart has flashed immense promise and, while not perfect, has helped put the Giants in position to win games... right before his defense gives up the lead. Sound familiar? Containing Dart and his ability to improvise outside of the pocket is key to limiting his effectiveness."
"As mentioned, the Giants defense has been bad. Not quite as bad as the Cowboys, but bad enough for interim head coach Mike Kafka to fire his defensive coordinator and name an interim coordinator. The worst part has been their run defense, where they rank dead last in yards per carry, yards before contact per carry, runs of 10+ yards, and EPA/rush."
The Cowboys' 2025 season swung between promise and collapse, ending with elimination from the playoffs. The Giants enter the finale without postseason hopes, with rookie Jaxson Dart firmly established as the starter after flashes of improvisational play that often succumbs to defensive breakdowns. New interim Giants defensive leadership replaced the coordinator amid a run defense that ranks last in key metrics, including yards per carry, yards before contact, runs of 10+ yards, and EPA per rush. The Cowboys will be without Javonte Williams and Malik Davis, promoting rookies Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah to expanded roles for his NFL debut. Momentum and draft positioning create conflicting incentives for both teams.
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