Giants news: Andrew Thomas to play, Jaxson Dart surgery, more

We're going to learn a lot about the New York Giants over the next few weeks. The team was delivered a gut punch with the news that second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart is out for the season with a knee injury. But coach John Harbaugh didn't get a $100 million contract just to captain the franchise through smooth seas. This type of adversity is when Harbaugh's talents as a culture-building coach should emerge.

Harbaugh isn't a miracle worker. The Ravens went 6-12 in the 18 games they started a backup during the seven seasons since Lamar Jackson became their starter. The Giants don't need a miracle, but they need Harbaugh's leadership to prevent Dart's injury from sending the season off the rails.

Q: Like you said, the NFL is high-level drama. With everything that has transpired this week, are you just eager to get to Sunday and turn the page?