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The Giants face a challenging week. They are short-handed offensively and face a talented Eagles defense that will try to force Jaxson Dart into mistakes. But what New York likes about Dart through the first two games is his confidence and his instincts. He communicates well at the line of scrimmage and doesn’t get rattled. The Giants are hoping that pays off on a short week, but they know they have to run the ball well on early downs. Third-and-long for the rookie against Vic Fangio probably won’t end well. And then, when the Eagles make adjustments, the Giants must decipher what they are doing and make their own adjustments.
Here’s all you have to know about how Jaxson Dart has gotten off the deck— and just in time for the Eagles— in the wake of his first loss.
Round 3, No. 65: DT Darius Alexander. Alexander played 40.9 percent of the Giants defensive snaps on Sunday in New Orleans, which is the most participation he’s had early in his career. The reason for the uptick in play time? He’s looked a little better with each passing week. On Sunday, Alexander took over for Dexter Lawrence, who spent the week leading into the game dealing with an injury, in third-down packages. On one snap, he collapsed the pocket, forcing Saints QB Spencer Rattler to throw an interception. While that play was negated by a Deonte Banks penalty, Alexander made his presence felt. The Giants are going to need more of that going forward.
Q: On the younger side, Darius Alexander has seen his snaps increase on the defensive line since he was inactive for the opener. What have you seen from him?
Daboll: “He’s making progress. I’ve seen him getting better and better each week the more he plays. For young players, you see it...
