"Going into their final primetime game of the season, and the last game separating them from their bye week, it was crucial for the New England Patriots to come out strong against the New York Giants and establish their dominance early, something they hadn't been able to do much throughout the course of the season."
"He created quite a stir with a big hit on rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart on the sideline, prompting Dart's teammates to come to his defense and chase Elliss down until a flag was thrown. Fortunately, the officials made the right call and didn't penalize the linebacker, but that didn't stop analysts and fans from suggesting it was an illegal hit."
"Q: What kind of message does a hit like that send to the opposing offense, opposing quarterback?Christian Elliss: "Um, make sure to slide."- Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) December 2, 2025"
The New England Patriots delivered a strong, physical performance against the New York Giants in their final primetime game before the bye. The defense showed clear improvement after early-season struggles with missed tackles and quick opponent scoring. Christian Elliss delivered a hard sideline hit on rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart that drew immediate reaction from the Giants and prompted a flag that was not enforced. ESPN commentators, players, and the Patriots defended the play as legal. Elliss advised Dart to slide, noting that sliding or stepping out sooner would have avoided the hit.
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