Rookie QB Jaxson Dart’s Shocking Tribute to McCaffrey After Giants Loss – You Won’t Believe What He Said!
San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey may have left the field with another win under his belt, but it was his opponent, New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Chase Dart, who had some of the most respectful words of the day after the 49ers’ 34-24 victory. Despite his team’s loss, Dart took the high road and delivered an impassioned tribute to McCaffrey’s exceptional performance.
While most would have expected Dart to be frustrated or focused solely on his own team’s struggles, the rookie quarterback gave credit where credit was due. He praised McCaffrey’s all-around game, noting how the 49ers running back proved once again why he’s considered one of the NFL’s top talents.
"I have to give massive props to McCaffrey," Dart said. "He’s a truly special athlete, and he proved that again today. Even though we couldn’t come out on top, I can’t help but respect the level of talent and determination he brings to the field. He’s not just an incredible player, he’s an inspiration to all of us out there. Today's win belongs to him, and I want to congratulate the 49ers – they absolutely deserved it."
McCaffrey’s performance was, without a doubt, the standout of the game. With 173 total yards — 106 rushing yards and 67 receiving yards — and two touchdowns, McCaffrey played a pivotal role in the 49ers’ offense. His 106 rushing yards set the tone early, and his ability to contribute in the passing game showed just how versatile he is.
Dart, who has had his own share of challenges in his rookie season with the Giants, was clearly impressed by McCaffrey’s resilience. “He doesn’t just take over a game, he sets the pace,” Dart continued. “We knew he was going to be a handful, but he’s more than that. He’s a game-changer.”
The Giants, despite their loss, showed promise, with Dart himself throwing for 290 yards and three total touchdowns — two through the air and one on the ground. However, New York’s defensive struggles were apparent, and the 49ers' offense was simply too much to handle.
But what truly stood out was Dart’s maturity. It’s not easy for a rookie to go up against a team as talented as the 49ers and then turn around and show such sportsmanship. His focus was not on the loss but rather on giving credit to an opponent who played at an elite level.
“Today wasn’t our day, but the 49ers are a special team,” Dart said. “We’ve got work to do, but I’ll be taking notes from McCaffrey. That’s the kind of player I want to be.”
In a game filled with dramatic moments, it was this moment of respect from a young quarterback that stood out, adding a layer of class and professionalism to an otherwise tough day for the Giants. While the 49ers enjoyed another win, it’s clear that McCaffrey’s impact was felt across the league — even by the opposing quarterback.
Chip Kelly’s Raiders Offense Has ‘Perplexed’ People Around NFL for Wrong Reason
The Las Vegas Raiders‘ offense finally came alive in Week 9 in the 30-29 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. While the offense has been at fault for many of the team’s losses this season, this loss is more on the defense.
However, that doesn’t mean the group is perfect. Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly occasionally puts in a good playcall, but far too often the Raiders lack creativity. Even with the strong game in Week 9, Las Vegas has the fourth-worst scoring offense in the NFL.
Kelly has a lot of experience and is widely regarded as a strong offensive mind, but the Raiders’ offense has been lackluster from a playcalling perspective. This is something that the Raiders and people around the NFL can’t understand, according to The Athletic’s Mike Silver.
“Before Sunday, the Raiders ranked 30th in yards per game and 31st in points, and their effort against the Chiefs — three first downs, 95 total yards — was almost too putrid to be believed,” Silver wrote. “That Carroll, one of the most accomplished coaches of his generation, entrusted the Las Vegas offense to Kelly seems to have been a massive whiff. Coaches and talent evaluators, both inside the Raiders’ facility and around the league, have been perplexed by the lack of creativity and production.”
Is Kelly Grossly Overpaid?
Kelly came back to the NFL after nearly a decade away. It’s not a surprise that it’s taking him some time to readjust to the NFL.
That said, the Raiders should’ve taken that into account before they made him the highest-paid coordinator in the NFL. Silver suggested that Kelly is one of the most overpaid people in the entire league and called out owner Mark Davis for throwing money at the coach.
“That put the onus on perhaps the NFL’s most overpaid performer of 2025: offensive coordinator Chip Kelly,” Silver wrote. “In February the former Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers head coach, who’d spent the previous seven season in the college ranks, left his job as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator for the same role in Las Vegas — and it wasn’t hard to figure out why.
“Though apparently bidding against no one, Davis made Kelly the NFL’s highest-paid coordinator with an annual average salary of $6 million. Remember ‘The Six Million Dollar Man’ of ‘70s TV fame? Kelly isn’t capable of lifting cars or running 60 miles per hour; his true strength seems to lie in the power of persuasion.”
Will Kelly Be Brought Back if Offense Doesn’t Improve?
At this point, it’s clear that Davis isn’t too concerned with throwing away money to make changes to the coaching staff. Firing Kelly would cost him a lot, but he’ll likely support whatever head coach Pete Carroll wants to do.
The Raiders’ offense has to be better. It’s not a great unit, but there is talent. Geno Smith has regressed, Ashton Jeanty has underperformed and the offensive line seems to have regressed from last season. Kelly needs to fix those problems if he wants to prove to the Raiders that he deserves to be back for another season.
