This game felt lopsided from the very beginning. The Giants never settled in or found any rhythm, and the Patriots controlled the pace on every drive. It was the kind of night where the Giants were hanging on more than they were fighting back, and the final score reflected exactly that.
This Monday Night Football matchup was rough from the opening kickoff. The New York Giants played exactly like a 2-10 team walking into the home of a 10-2 contender, and the scoreboard reflected every bit of that gap. At no point did it ever feel like the Giants were in this game. This was the first time all year where they were simply outclassed for all four quarters. It was not competitive and it certainly was not close.
New England dominated in every phase. Even special teams were tilted heavily in their favor. They outkicked the Giants, outpunted them, and won the return game with ease. When a team gets beaten that badly in all three phases, you know the night is heading in the wrong direction.
Jaxson Dart’s Return and a Big Priority Ahead
It was at least good to see Jaxson Dart back on the field. He took a couple of big hits, some really heavy shots, but bounced back up and kept playing. That part was encouraging. At this point in the season, the main objective is simple. Keep him healthy. Keep him out of the blue tent. Protect the franchise quarterback. The staff needs to stay on him about sliding earlier because he cannot keep absorbing these hits.
Abdul Carter’s Ups and Downs
A Sack Overshadowed by Discipline Issues
Tonight could have been remembered as the night Abdul Carter earned his first full NFL sack. Instead, most of the conversation will be about him being benched for the entire first quarter due to another disciplinary situation. He is still young, but this cannot become a trend. If he wants to be a leader on this defense, he needs to carry himself like a pro every day. Talent only takes you so far. Professional habits take you the rest of the way.
Drake Maye Shreds the Giants Defense
Drake Maye had whatever he wanted tonight. The Giants defense had no answers for him. He attacked the secondary from start to finish and completed passes at will. The tackling was shaky, the coverage was loose, and the pressure never came close to rattling him. As for Charlie Bullen in his first game as interim defensive coordinator, this was not the debut he would have hoped for. The defense looked lost far too often and could not adjust to anything the Patriots threw at them.
Mike Kafka’s Tough Start as Interim Head Coach
Mike Kafka now falls to 0-3 as the interim head coach. In his first two games, at least the Giants were fighting until the final minutes. This game was different. This was the first time under Kafka where the team was completely overwhelmed and never found a rhythm. Performances like this do not help him in the conversation for the permanent job. It is difficult to make your case when the team takes a step backward like this.
A Losing Streak With No End in Sight
The Giants have now dropped seven straight games since their last win over the Eagles. That victory feels like it happened forever ago. The bye week arrives at a perfect time, but the four games that follow will still be another grind in what has become a long and painful season.
Looking Ahead at the Draft Position
At 2-11, the playoff conversation is over. What remains is draft positioning and the long term outlook. This team will have major decisions to make in the offseason. Coaching, roster building, and development will all be on the table.
From my own point of view, the Giants had been playing hard in recent weeks even in the losses. This game did not fit that pattern. This was flat from start to finish. At this point, I think the organization will move on from Kafka when the season ends.
Rep The Team No Matter What!
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