US EditionJaxson Dart Leads Giants On Impressive Opening Drive Capped Off By Throwing TD Pass
Jaxson Dart completed 6 of 12 passes for 81 yards and one touchdown before a concussion evaluation ended his preseason finale early, highlighting his rookie progress.
- On Aug. 21, 2025, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart made his first NFL start for the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium and fumbled late in the first quarter, prompting a concussion evaluation.
- Coach Brian Daboll opted to start Jaxson Dart to evaluate his first-round rookie while resting most starters for the opener, naming Dart and Abdul Carter game captains.
- Dart showcased playmaking by connecting with Gunner Olszewski for a 50-yard catch-and-run and Greg Dulcich for a 7-yard touchdown, finishing 6-of-12 for 81 yards and a TD.
- After the evaluation, Jaxson Dart was cleared through the concussion clearance process but did not play again, while backup quarterback Jameis Winston connected with Jalin Hyatt on a 27-yard touchdown as the Giants completed a 3-0 preseason record.
- Dart's preseason totals—32-of-47 for 372 yards —have intensified discussion about the Week 1 quarterback spot even as Brian Daboll, head coach, insists Russell Wilson will start.
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NY Daily NewsJaxson Dart throws TD, fumbles, gets banged up in first Giants start
Jaxson Dart checked off another milestone Thursday night on his steady climb toward early regular season playing time. But it didn’t happen without a hiccup. The Giants’ first round pick made his first start as an NFL quarterback in the team’s preseason finale against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. And he lit off early fireworks with an opening drive touchdown. Then the rookie fumbled late in the first quarter and absorbed a huge h…
Jaxson Dart Leads Giants On Impressive Opening Drive Capped Off By Throwing TD Pass
Jaxson Dart’s impressive preseason continues. On Thursday night, Dart got the start in the Giants final preseason game against the New England Patriots and the rookie from Ole Miss opened up the game with an impressive drive capped off by a touchdown pass to tight end Greg Dulchich. The Giants won’t be able to sit […] The post Jaxson Dart Leads Giants On Impressive Opening Drive Capped Off By Throwing TD Pass appeared first on Daily Snark.
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