Giants Return Play-Calling Duties to OC Mike Kafka for 2025 Season

The New York Giants have appointed assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka as the official offensive play-caller for the 2025 season, a role he previously held before head coach Brian Daboll took over last year. Daboll expressed strong confidence in Kafka's abilities, citing positive preseason performances where the Giants averaged over 30 points per game. Kafka, recruited by Daboll from the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022, has been considered a rising coaching talent and has interviewed for several head coaching positions recently. Despite a historically low passing offense in recent years, the Giants hope Kafka's play-calling and the addition of quarterback Russell Wilson will improve their offensive consistency. Daboll is now delegating more authority to his coordinators, stepping back from direct play-calling to focus on broader coaching responsibilities. The Giants open their season against the Washington Commanders with Kafka calling plays from the sidelines, continuing a promising trend from the preseason.