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BREAKING : As I am writing this week's article, news just broke that the Giants have traded for the 10th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, QB JJ McCarthy. When coming out of college two years ago, the Giants were strongly considering selecting him to be their QB of the future, but opted to select Malik Nabers instead. For those unfamiliar, McCarthy went undefeated and won the National Championship with John Harbaugh's brother, Jim, at the University of Michigan. He was then drafted by the Vikings, where he missed the entirety of his rookie year with a torn meniscus (similar to Dart's current injury). While he's unproven, the Giants will give up just a 5th-round pick to get him, and with his legs and short-pass accuracy, he could fit well in a system made for Jaxson Dart. He'll likely start as the backup for Jameis, but with a long season ahead, I love the idea of giving him a shot. (image via sports.yahoo.com and grok) With that out of the way, let's talk about Sunday...

Last week, walking out of MetLife Stadium, it felt as if the Giants had finally emerged from under the gray cloud that had hung over the franchise for more than a decade. And just 8 days later, that feeling has returned tenfold. In what was a Giants-fan-packed SoFi Stadium, I was getting a lot of those same vibes from the Dallas game early on. But Big Blue's high was short-lived, as just seven plays into the game, Jaxson Dart went down holding his left knee. The air was completely sucked out of the stadium as fans held their breath. (Image via @MikeGarafolo on X) As he limped off the field, any hopes of a Giants victory went with him. The Winston-led offense was completely stalled, and the defense had no answer for Rams star receiver Davante Adams, who had 195 receiving yards and two big-time TD catches. The final tally was 28-6 Rams, but the headline is the injury to Jaxson Dart (who could miss the rest of the season) and a few other key Giants. Aside from their young QB, other Gi...

WON-0 ! If you had told me before last night's game the Giants were going to handle Dallas with relative ease, I would have assumed the defense lived up to the preseason hype, holding Dallas to two touchdowns or less. I would've never guessed that the Giants' offensive domination would be the reason. The play calling in this game was some of the best I can remember seeing from a Giants offense. It was the perfect combination of Matt Nagy's creativity and Greg Roman's smashmouth style. The Harbaugh influence was clear too: slow the game down and methodically work the ball down the field. To put that in perspective, the Giants won the time-of-possession battle 36:40 to the Cowboys' 23:20. We saw a heavy dose of everyone's favorite bruser, Cameron Skattebo, especially in the first half. He carried the ball 18 times for 81 yards and a score, but Devin Singletary also made his presence felt. He totaled 38 yards and added a receiving TD while giving Cam some much-...

It's finally time for my favorite article of the year: NFL Award Predictions! Last year I gave out both the MVP, Matthew Stafford at +4000, and the Offensive Rookie of the Year, Tetairoa McMillan at +1200. Again this year, I'll be including the FanDuel odds next to their name and be giving two names for each award: my honest opinion and a dark horse with great betting odds. Without further ado, let's get started.  Offensive Player of the Year: My Pick: Jahmyr Gibbs (+650) My OPOY award prediction has essentially become an annual Jahmyr Gibbs propaganda piece. But, in my defense, the guy is pretty damn good. Gibbs finished top seven in rushing yards and top five in touchdowns last season, and I only expect those numbers to go up. This offseason, Gibbs' running mate, David Montgomery, was traded to the Houston Texans, leaving Gibbs as the lone bell cow in the Lions' backfield. We saw a glimpse of what he's capable of when he gets 20+ touches a game, and I expect n...

It's just about time to kick things off for the 2026 NFL Season; that means it’s time to lock in my final predictions for all 32 teams. From division winners and surprise contenders to playoff teams and, of course, my Super Bowl Champion pick.  Think I nailed it? Think I’m out of my mind? Let me know on X and Instagram @domwithablog.  Let's break it down. (image via @chatgpt.com) * Indicates a playoff team AFC NORTH Baltimore Ravens 13-4* Cincinnati Bengals 11-6* Pittsburgh Steelers 8-9 Cleveland Browns 5-12 AFC SOUTH Houston Texans 10 -7* Jacksonville Jaguars  10-7 Tennessee Titans 7-10 Indianapolis Colts  4-13 AFC EAST Buffalo Bills 12-5* New England Patriots 8-9 New York Jets 4-13 Miami Dolphins 3-14 AFC WEST Denver Broncos 12-5* Los Angeles Chargers 11-6* Kansas City Chiefs 10-7* Las Vegas Raiders  4-13 NFC NORTH Green Bay Packers 11-6* Detroit Lions 11-6* Chicago Bears 10-7* Minnesota Vikings 7-10 NFC SOUTH New Orleans Saints 9-8* Carolina Pa...

One of the biggest stories in all of college football last season was that former Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin would be leaving the Rebels to coach the LSU Tigers. While the news broke in late November, just under two months later, Sam Leavitt committed to become the new man under center for LSU, a match made in football heaven. For those who may not be familiar with Leavitt, he was a four-star recruit entering college and played in just four games for the Michigan State Spartans. He then transferred before his sophomore season, where he led Arizona State to an 11-3 record and a College Football Playoff appearance. That year, he threw for 2,885 yards and 24 touchdowns while adding 443 rushing yards and five scores on the ground. Although current NFL running back Cam Skattebo was the engine of Arizona State's offense, Leavitt's breakout season should not be overlooked. While he undoubtedly benefited from having the human bowling ball lining up beside him, he showcased elite a...