How Mike Kafka is approaching season finale with Giants future in…
There is little doubt Mike Kafka thought about being an NFL coach as he labored his approach up the ladder, garnered curiosity from other groups with interviews for the head job and settled in as the Giants’ offensive coordinator working for Brian Daboll.
Kafka has been the interim head coach ever since Daboll was fired Nov. 10 and he has steadfastly steered clear of discussing his future, his possibilities of sticking with the Giants or a want to reinforce his resume to entice other groups.
Kafka misplaced his first 5 games in his new position before breaking by means of with last week’s 34-10 victory over the Raiders in Las Vegas.
Finding a technique to beat the Cowboys on Sunday could be a pleasant approach for him to ring in 2026.
“I’ve lots of confidence in my talents as a coach and as a pacesetter,’’ Kafka said. “But again, I haven’t had a complete lot of time to suppose about that. We’ve been in the season. I’ll have time to replicate after the season, however I’ve lots of confidence in myself.’’
At a time when groups out of playoff rivalry are resting gamers, Kafka is taking a reverse method.
Mike Kafka talks to reporters at Giants observe on Dec. 31, 2025 ahead of season finale against Cowboys. Robert Sabo for NY Post
Asked about what plan he has for defensive starters Brian Burns and Dexter Lawrence, Kafka said it is full speed ahead.
“We have a plan and we’re playing the game,’’ Kafka said. “Everyone’s rolling all the approach by means of.’’
What about easing off his starters in the second half?
“No, we’re not even pondering that approach in any respect,’’ Kafka said. “Going straight by means of. Straight by means of all 60 minutes or no matter it takes.’’
It stays to be seen how the Cowboys deploy their starters on Sunday.
First-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer said quarterback Dak Prescott will start, however he may not end the game.
“Dak will definitely play …we’re gonna play the game and see how the game goes,’’ Schotthenheimer said.
TE Theo Johnson didn’t make the journey to Las Vegas because of sickness and was not at the team facility on Wednesday. It is cold-and-flu season and there is one thing going round the team. OLB Abdul Carter was despatched dwelling from observe because he is ailing and WR Jalin Hyatt is also sick. … WR Wan’Dale Robinson (ribs) was held out, as was CB Cor’Dale Flott (knee).
S Jevon Holland was pressured out of the victory in Las Vegas with a knee injury.
It is not believed to be a long-term issue however Holland was held out of observe.
He is also in concussion protocol, making him extremely unlikely to play in the season finale.
Brian Burns was named the winner of the 2025 George Young/Ernie Accorsi Good Guy Award, introduced by the Giants chapter of the Pro Football Writers Association to the participant who is most cooperative with the beat writers to cowl the team regularly.
Burns was obtainable for interviews in the locker room every week and particularly after games, keen to share his ideas on his particular person success (career-high 16.5 sacks) and the many team failures.
Robinson completed second in the voting and Jermaine Eluemunor was third.
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