New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart paid emotional tribute to Brian Daboll, praising his mentorship and lamenting the timing during concussion protocol.

According to NFL tiebreaker expert Joe Ferreria, this marks the earliest playoff exit for New York since 1976, when the team moved into then-Giants Stadium. Moreover, it also marks the earliest exit from playoff contention in the NFL since 2020.

If the Giants lose as a heavy underdog Sunday to the Lions, they will become the NFL’s first team eliminated from playoff contention if any of the following results also happen: a Seahawks win or tie as heavy favorites against the Titans, a Vikings win against the Packers or a Cowboys win against the Eagles.

The Tennessee Titans and New York Giants moved another step closer to selecting in the top two of the 2026 NFL draft on Sunday.