So little has gone right, and so much has been wrong with the Giants that when Daniel Jones was forced out of the most recent one-sided loss — it is getting tough to keep track of these — it was instinctive to assume the worst with a neck issue that seemed to forebode missed time for the beleaguered quarterback.

The darkness of Sunday’s 30-16 loss to the Dolphins in Miami Gardens gave way to a ray of brighter news back in New Jersey, as the signs are pointing to Jones having a good chance to make the next start.

“Obviously, it’s huge,’’ guard and fill-in center Ben Bredeson said Monday. “Daniel’s the leader of the offense. Daniel is who we all turn to. We obviously want him out there for every single snap, and Daniel is a highly motivated, high-energy player who everyone here respects and loves. He’s a key part of our offense.’’

It sounds as if the Giants caught a break — and do they ever need one — when it comes to Jones and his newest pain in the neck.

Coach Brian Daboll, who usually offers cursory injury updates, especially the day after a game, reported that Jones was feeling much better and, based on that, said, “I’d say we’re optimistic … I think he’s moving in the right direction’’ as far as Jones’ availability for Sunday’s game against the Bills in Buffalo.

Jones was removed from the game at Hard Rock Stadium with 12:54 remaining after he was leveled on a hit by outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel.

It was the sixth Miami sack of Jones, and he immediately came off the field and was replaced by backup Tyrod Taylor.

Afterward, Jones said he was in some pain and his neck felt sore.

Jones missed the final six games of the 2021 season with a neck injury.

X-rays taken on Jones’ neck immediately after the game came back negative, The Post learned, and a preliminary examination Monday morning produced positive results, according to a source.

Daboll knew all this, which is why he expressed confidence that Jones will be fine in advance of hearing about what an MRI revealed.

Given the nature of this particular body part, the Giants will err on the side of caution.

Jones wanted to get back on the field late in the 2021 season, but team medical personnel did not clear him for contact.

Jones will have to be cleared before he is let loose in practice and a game.

“Just having talked to him he said he feels probably better than maybe he thought he would feel,’’ Daboll said. “Optimistic after talking to him.’’

The Giants are 1-4 and free-falling, struggling mightily with Jones in his first action since signing a four-year contract worth $160 million in the offseason.

The offense has failed to produce a touchdown in three of its five games.

Still, the Giants believe Jones gives them their best chance to have a chance on any given day.

On the toughness scale, linebacker Bobby Okereke in his first year with the Giants after four with the Colts, knows where he rates Jones.

“I’d put him up at the top, especially with my experience playing the Giants last year,’’ Okereke said. “Just seeing how tough he is, obviously, running the ball, leading the offense, putting his body on the line.

“But really, from his mindset and his resilience. I mean, obviously, this season hasn’t gone the way we wanted it to, to start. You look at any press conference he’s done and all the messages to his teammates, he’s the consummate pro in being able to take personal accountability and taking responsibility. I think that’s the hallmark of toughness right there.’’

Jones, sacked 16 times the past two games, was 14 of 20 for 119 yards against the Dolphins, under duress from early until late.

He probably deserved better, with tight end Darren Waller (eight receptions for 86 yards) failing to haul in a pass in the second quarter that would have gone for a 26-yard touchdown and was instead broken up by cornerback Xavien Howard.

Waller said “absolutely’’ when asked if he should have secured the ball. Waller also could have caught a pass that Jones put on the money earlier in that series.

“I think he made some good throws under a good amount of pressure,’’ Daboll said. “Daniel is a very tough competitor.’’

Bredeson said it is indeed an unpleasant sight to look back and see Jones on his back.

“The last thing we want,’’ Bredeson said.

It is the last thing Jones wants, as well. That will not stop him from getting back out there as soon as he receives the go-ahead.