The New York Giants and Chicago Bears faced off in a competitive game on Sunday, November 9, which unfortunately ended in a 24-20 defeat for the Giants. This loss marked their fourth consecutive defeat, and the situation worsened when rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart was injured during the game. As a result, Dart will be sidelined for the Giants’ upcoming home game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 16.
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### NFL’s Decision on Bears Player After Incident with Jaxson Dart
During the second quarter of the game, Chicago Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings committed a facemask penalty on Jaxson Dart. This was a significant moment that resulted in a harsh 15-yard penalty and an additional first down awarded to the Giants.
Following the game, the NFL reviewed the incident to determine if Billings would face a fine. The league regularly penalizes players for roughing the passer, with fines reaching up to $17,389 for a first offense and $23,186 for subsequent violations. However, the NFL’s Week 10 report, released on November 15, did not include Billings’ name, meaning he will not be fined for the facemask penalty.
If fines had been imposed, the funds would have been directed to the Professional Athletes Foundation, which supports former players in need, and the NFL Foundation, which focuses on athlete health and wellness at all levels, including youth football.
The NFL stated that league staff carefully examine plays flagged for potential infractions to determine if further action is necessary.
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### Jaxson Dart’s Performance and Injury Update
Despite suffering a concussion that forced him out early, Jaxson Dart had a solid performance, completing 19 of 29 passes for 242 yards. He also rushed for 66 yards and scored two touchdowns on the ground.
Due to the concussion, Dart will miss Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers. Veteran quarterback Jameis Winston is set to make his first start for the Giants in Dart’s absence.
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### New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers Preview
Looking ahead to the Giants’ matchup against the Packers, opinions are mixed. Tyler Dragon of USA Today, writing on Thursday, November 13, highlighted Green Bay’s recent offensive struggles:
> “Green Bay’s offense has been frozen the past two games, scoring 13 points or less. Look for Jordan Love and company to get back on track this week against a reeling Giants squad.”
On the other hand, Lorenzo Reyes offers a more optimistic take for the Giants:
> “Something is up with the Packers. They have consistently underwhelmed this season, despite having a decent record at 5-3-1. The Giants do have serious holes, but I think this could be a case where firing the head coach provides a short-term boost.”
With Jameis Winston ready to make his debut as the Giants’ starting quarterback, this game will be a significant moment for both him and the team. His experience could prove invaluable as the Giants aim to turn their season around.
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Stay tuned for the Giants vs. Packers game on Sunday, November 16, as New York looks to break their losing streak and secure a much-needed victory at home.
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