This won’t be anything like playing quarterback for Northwestern, and it won’t be anything like coaching the young Patrick Mahomes, and it won’t be anything like calling plays for Jaxson Dart.

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If the Giants take a double-digit lead into the fourth quarter against the Packers, it is Mike Kafka now who must find a way to keep it.

If it is fourth-and-inches at the goal line in the fourth quarter, it is Mike Kafka now who must decide whether to kick the field goal to take a 10-point lead or go for it.

If defensive coordinator Shane Bowen is reluctant to bring the heat at the end, it is Mike Kafka now who can prevent him from staying with any prevent defense.