Giants’ Season Plummets as QB Dart‘s Exit Signals Deeper Crisis, Daboll‘s Future in Doubt
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – November 9, 2025 – A stunning collapse against the Chicago Bears, coupled with the unexpected departure of quarterback Jaxson Dart during the game, has thrown the New York Giants into a full-blown crisis, casting a dark shadow over Head Coach Brian Daboll’s position.The Giants surrendered a 20-10 lead in the fourth quarter, ultimately falling 24-20 to the Bears, and now find themselves grappling with a league-worst fourth-quarter defense and a rapidly unraveling season.
The game initially appeared to be a defensive showcase for the giants, holding the Bears – who entered averaging 26.9 points per game, sixth in the NFL - to just seven points through three quarters.A field goal by Giants kicker Koo gave New York a 20-10 advantage. Though, the defense faltered down the stretch, unable to contain Bears quarterback Williams.
Williams repeatedly evaded the Giants’ pass rush, despite numerous opportunities for sacks. Two potential sacks were nullified by penalties in the secondary. He connected with tight end Colston Loveland for a 20-yard gain and later scrambled for 29 yards, setting up a touchdown pass to rome Odunze that narrowed the gap to 20-17 with 3:56 remaining.
A subsequent three-and-out by the Giants’ offense and a 26-yard punt by Jamie Gillan gifted the Bears prime field position. Chicago capitalized, driving 53 yards in four plays for the game-winning touchdown. williams sealed the victory with a 17-yard rushing touchdown, exploiting a gap vacated by outside linebacker Brian Burns and evading safety Tyler Nubin.
The Giants’ fourth-quarter woes are now statistically alarming. They have allowed an NFL-high 115 points in the final frame this season, including 33 points in a Week 7 collapse against the Broncos (33-32 loss) and 20 points in a Week 2 overtime loss to the Cowboys (40-37).
Defensively, the Giants were unable to generate pressure or force turnovers. They finished the game with zero sacks and zero takeaways – the sixth time this season they’ve failed to record a takeaway. Their six takeaways are tied for 29th in the league, and their 18th-ranked sack total underscores their struggles to consistently disrupt opposing offenses.
“I wish I had the answer, but this is like the fourth game we’ve beat ourselves in the fourth quarter,” said outside linebacker Brian Burns. “Putting together three grate quarters and then not finishing – I don’t know.That’s a tough question to answer.”
Adding to the turmoil, quarterback Jaxson Dart’s unexpected exit from the game has sparked speculation about his health and future with the team. Details surrounding his departure remain unclear, but the timing of the event, coinciding with the team’s collapse and Daboll’s increasingly precarious position, has amplified the sense of crisis within the association.
The Giants’ loss to the Bears is not just a defeat on the field; it represents a potential turning point in the franchise’s trajectory, with notable questions now looming over both the coaching staff and the quarterback position.
