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streak snapped!

This week was the perfect ending to the Giants’ season, no matter which outcome you preferred. With a loss, Big Blue would’ve secured a top-two pick in the NFL Draft. With a win, they’d finally snap a nine-game losing streak to the rival Dallas Cowboys. When the final whistle blew, it was the latter.

The Giants routed the Cowboys 34–17 in a commanding performance, snapping not only Dallas’ nine-game winning streak in the rivalry, but also Dak Prescott’s personal reign over the Giants. Prescott had won 14 straight against the Giants dating back to his rookie season in 2016. And I don't want to hear that Dak didn't play the second half, so it didn't count. He was losing in the first half, so the streak's over in my book. 


(image via nygiants.com)

But isn’t it funny how the Giants always seem to win when it doesn’t matter? It's truly comical. 

Over their last 38 games, Big Blue is 8–30, and somehow four of those eight wins have come in the final two weeks of the season, after already being eliminated from playoff contention. When draft position is on the line, and expectations are at their lowest, that’s when the Giants decide to show up.

With that said, this felt like a culture win. And I know, I've said that every time the Giants have blown their draft position, but this time it truly feels different. The Cowboys have absolutely dominated the Giants for the better part of a decade, and suddenly Jaxson Dart comes in and takes care of business. Although Dallas was down some guys, so were the Giants, and the rookie made some incredible plays.

I'm sure most of you have seen the Mahomes-like shovel pass to Daniel Bellinger for a TD, but he also made some awesome throws outside the numbers and snuck a ball through triple coverage for a Tyrone Tracy TD.

Although it was only one game, I think it’s fair to say Dart is the guy going forward — and that he can succeed even without Brian Daboll. He finishes the season with 24 total touchdowns, 2,740 total yards, and a legitimate case for Rookie of the Year.

Things are starting to look up, and honestly, just think about it: my next postgame blog might have me talking about Skattebo and Nabers again.

That said, there’s still a long road ahead. The Giants will begin interviewing head coach candidates this week, with newly fired Kevin Stefanski likely on their radar (wink wink). They’ll also have to decide whether to re-sign Wan’Dale Robinson and determine how best to use the fifth pick in the upcoming draft.

Before I wrap up, I want to say thank you for reading. This has been DomWithABlog’s most successful football season yet, and that’s because of my weekly readers.

But don’t worry, more content will be coming before September rolls around.

Talk to ya soon.







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