Mike Kafka ’s first week as an interim head coach brought needed buzz to a troubled Giants season.

There was excitement over him getting a chance after interviewing for head coaching jobs. Players were intrigued before last Sunday’s game, and pleased afterward with how he handled the new role.

Perhaps the only person unfazed was Kafka, who understood the main task and didn’t publicly get caught up in a moment for which he’s likely been waiting.

“My focus was on the game,” Kafka said after the team lost to the Packers, 27-20. “My focus was on the players, putting them in the best positions, just thinking through how we were going to play the game.”

That’s good because the buzz is over. Kafka’s audition for the job begins in earnest now. His decisions — not just wins and losses — will

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