Matt Nagy moves to coaching box for Giants game against Cowboys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

New York Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy announced he will call offensive plays from the upstairs booth during Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Nagy tested the location during the preseason and concluded the vantage point provides better field visibility than the sideline. He acknowledged the shift requires sacrificing direct, in-person player communication but noted his ability to maintain contact with quarterback Jaxson Dart via telephone. Nagy described the team's current offensive scheme as a unique identity built through the staff's collective experience rather than a replication of past systems. He emphasized a need for Dart to play with confidence while managing the emotional intensity of the primetime matchup. Additionally, Nagy noted that Odell Beckham has adopted a professional approach, serving as a supportive mentor to Dart while navigating his own role within the offense.
- •Matt Nagy will call offensive plays from the coaching booth against the Dallas Cowboys.
- •Nagy cited improved field visibility and a calmer environment as primary reasons for the move.
- •Quarterback Jaxson Dart will remain in communication with Nagy through the team telephone system.
- •Nagy intends to utilize a game plan specifically designed to maximize Jaxson Dart’s strengths.
- •Odell Beckham is acting as a conduit between the coaching staff and the younger players.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — OC Matt Nagy will call plays from upstairs Sunday vs. Cowboys
"Nagy chooses the “calm” of being away from the sideline.
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