The New York Giants lost to the Chicago Bears 24-20 in Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season. One day later, the Giants have decided to part ways with head coach Brian Daboll, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Daboll, the offensive coordinator for the 2017 national championship-winning Alabama Crimson Tide, went 20-40-1 as the Giants’ head coach. He led New York to just a 2-8 record this season.
New York’s decision to fire Daboll comes after yet another blown lead on the road. The Giants have led by double-digits in 4 different road contests this year, but are 0-4 in those games:
- Week 2 at Dallas: Led 13-3 (Q2, 5:37), lost 40-37 (OT)
- Week 5 at New Orleans: Led 14-3 (Q2, 13:01), lost 26-14
- Week 7 at Denver: Led 26-8 (Q4, 5:18), lost 33-32
- Week 10 at Chicago: Led 20-10 (Q4, 3:57), lost 24-20
Daboll entered the year on the hot seat, but appeared well on the way toward saving his job after inserting 2025 first-round pick Jaxson Dart — from Ole Miss — into the starting lineup. Dart has completed 62.7% of his passes (128/204) for 1,417 yards, 10 touchdowns and 3 interceptions in 9 games (7 starts) this year. He has added 317 yards and 7 touchdowns as a rusher.
With Daboll, Dart looked like the Giants’ next franchise quarterback. New York believes it needs a new voice in the locker room, though, to return to true contender status. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will serve as the team’s interim head coach for the remainder of the season. The Giants will host the Green Bay Packers in Week 12 (1 p.m. ET).
