Some seasons force a franchise to look inward. Others force it to look ahead. For the Giants, Week 11 has made one thing clear: this is officially a future-facing operation. The firing of Brian Daboll signaled a reset, and the rest of this season will be dedicated to evaluating interim coach Mike Kafka, testing depth pieces, and confirming what they already believe about quarterback Jaxson Dart — that he’s their long-term answer under center.

But the real turning point lies in the 2026 NFL Draft, where the Giants will have a chance to reshape their offense around a young quarterback who has already shown legitimate upside.

A projected trade-down creates a pathway to add premium talent

According to Todd McShay’s latest 2026 mock draft, the Giants slide back one spot in a deal with the Cl

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