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Giants ‘didn’t flinch’ after emotional injury wounds that threatened to upend season

This double-whammy, these gut punches left physical and talent voids.

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 8:42 PM
Giants ‘didn’t flinch’ after emotional injury wounds that threatened to upend season
Key Things to Know
  • Head coach John Harbaugh praised the Giants for not flinching after major injuries to Jaxson Dart and Brian Burns.
  • Jameis Winston has guided the team to a 2-0 record in his starts replacing Dart at quarterback.
  • The Giants sit atop the NFC East after defeating the Cowboys, Titans, and Cardinals.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Giants have maintained momentum and avoided faltering despite major injuries to quarterback Jaxson Dart and defensive leader Brian Burns. Head coach John Harbaugh emphasized that the team could not afford to dwell on emotional wounds with upcoming games to prepare for, praising his players for not flinching under adversity.

Backup quarterback Jameis Winston has stepped in to lead the Giants to a 2-0 record in his starts, placing Big Blue in first place in the NFC East. Looking ahead to their matchup against the Washington Commanders and quarterback Jayden Daniels, offensive guard Jon Runyan Jr. noted the team still needs to clean up its offensive performance.

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