The New York Giants suffered another crushing fourth-quarter collapse thanks to the defense. What went wrong this time? Plus interim head coach Mike Kafka had an overall positive head coaching debut by shaking up game strategy with bold play-calling and key personnel changes.

Patricia Traina delivers sharp analysis on the Giants’ defensive struggles, roster moves involving Isaiah Hodgins and Jalin Hyatt, and the implications for upcoming matchups against the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots. Is a shakeup at defensive coordinator imminent, and will Kafka’s audition spark lasting change in the Giants’ NFL trajectory? Don’t miss this breakdown of the Giants’ unraveling season and what needs to happen for a turnaround.

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