The 10-2 New England Patriots are poised to possibly extend their winning streak to 10 games after their bye, as they have a Monday Night Football matchup with a moribund 2-10 New York Giants team coming up. However, things just got much harder for Mike Vrabel and company.
Not only are the Giants likely going to see standout young quarterback Jaxson Dart return to action after a host of injuries, but interim head coach Mike Kafka finally made a coaching move that New York fans had been clamoring for during the team's slide back down the standings.
The Giants fired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen after yet another fourth-quarter lead collapsed before their eyes.