In a game that felt more like Santa Clara than East Rutherford, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart faced something he never experienced before — losing not only to the San Francisco 49ers, but also to their army of traveling fans.
The Giants’ 34–24 loss wasn’t just about football. It was about passion, noise, and color. Every McCaffrey run, every Robinson touchdown echoed through MetLife like a California homecoming.
Dart, usually calm under pressure, looked around in disbelief as the stadium erupted — for the visitors.
“That was interesting,” Dart admitted postgame. “I’ve never played at a home game where it felt that lopsided. But they have a good fan base, and they traveled well.”
The 49ers’ defense — battered by injuries — still managed to cage Dart’s rhythm. Despite tossing two touchdowns and running for another, his 192 passing yards told a quieter story.
McCaffrey was electric, nearly hitting 200 total yards and scoring twice. But it was Brian Robinson Jr., the underdog running back, who drew as many cheers as his All-Pro teammate.
After the win, McCaffrey praised Robinson’s resilience:
“He runs so hard,” McCaffrey said. “He pushes me. I’m just proud he’s in our room — it’s only going to get better.”
With the Niners sitting firmly in the NFC West race, the chemistry between McCaffrey and Robinson might be their secret weapon for the postseason — a dual-engine machine powered by grit and brotherhood.
But for Jaxson Dart, Sunday was more than a loss. It was a lesson about what makes San Francisco different. Their fans don’t just support — they invade, they take over, they make it personal.
And now, the young quarterback knows exactly what it feels like when the Red Sea travels east.
