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McMullen emphasized that the loss was primarily on the defense, which failed to adapt to Jackson Dart's mobility and skill. Despite stating that injuries such as Jalen Carter and Quinyn Mitchell are significant, he pointed out that similar challenges are faced by other teams, notably the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who won without key players last week. The Giants dominated in the second half and out-physicaled the Eagles, highlighting flaws in the defensive line and linebacker play.
Specific concerns were raised about the interior line struggles, particularly with Cameron Jurgens, and the overall undersized nature of some defensive players. The Giants' ability to extend plays and run effectively exposed gaps in the Eagles' defensive strategy, undermining their usual dominance.