US EditionGiants’ Jaxson Dart Searching for Answers After yet Another Loss Spoils His Rookie Year
Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart struggled under Vikings’ aggressive blitzes, completing just 7 of 13 passes for 33 yards with five sacks and one interception, Giants fell to 2-13.
- On Dec 21, 2025, the Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 16-13 at MetLife Stadium as rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart completed 7 of 13 passes for 33 yards with one interception and was sacked five times.
- Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores deployed complex pressure schemes, overwhelming Jaxson Dart as the Minnesota Vikings led the NFL with a 43 percent blitz rate, while Mike Kafka had the Giants run 15 times before Dart's first pass.
- The Giants managed just 141 yards, with 22 penalties called, and Brian Burns recorded his second sack to reach 15 this season.
- The loss increases pressure on the Giants' coaching and roster decisions heading into the offseason as the New York Giants face two games left and risk a first two-win season since 1974.
- Earlier this season, the focus was squarely on Jaxson Dart's growth as the team's future, with his first seven starts yielding 17 total touchdowns despite recent regression, while veterans Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson offered mentorship after losses.
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Pine Journal
Takeaways from the Vikings’ win over the Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — A rather meaningless game at its core on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium felt even more, well, meaningless once young quarterback J.J. McCarthy exited with a right hand injury. That took away almost all of the intrigue as the Vikings managed to slog their way to a 16-13 win over the New York Giants. It was an uninspiring performance from the offense after McCarthy left the game. It was clear the Vikings didn’t want to…
Jaxson Dart despondent as Giants tumble towards No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick
Jaxson Dart learned only one lesson from his shocking 13 net passing yards in Sunday’s 16-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. “I mean, just not let it happen again, like this,” a despondent Dart said after the Giants (2-13) suffered their ninth straight defeat. The rookie quarterback was searching for answers, deep in conversation at his postgame locker with veteran backups Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson. “Probably the big thing is perspective,…
The Press of Atlantic City
Jaxson Dart has his least productive NFL start in the Giants' ninth consecutive loss
Jaxson Dart had by far his fewest passing completions, attempts and yards of his first 10 NFL starts in the New York Giants' loss to Minnesota. The rookie quarterback was 7 of 13 for 33 yards with an interception and…
Vikings defeat Giants, McCarthy exits early with hand injury
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the New York Giants 16-13 on Sunday afternoon. J.J. McCarthy was 9-14 passing for 108 with one interception and carried the ball twice for 20 yards and one touchdown before exiting the game with a hand injury. Max Brosmer was 7-9 passing for 52 yards in relief. https:///Vikings/status/2002820469355839891 Aaron Jones ran the ball 21 times for 85 yards. Justin Jefferson caught six passes for 85 yards. Jordan Addison …
Vikings' Justin Jefferson Issues Blunt Message to Max Brosmer
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy left the 16-13 win over the New York Giants late in the second quarter with a right hand injury and didn’t return. As a result, Max Brosmer took over for the second-year quarterback in the second half after Minnesota ruled out McCarthy.McCarthy left the game after Giants linebacker Brian Burns sacked him with 25 seconds remaining in the first half. The hit caused a fumble, which safety Tyler Nubin reco…
Takeaways: J.J. McCarthy goes down as injuries pile up for Vikings in win over Giants
The Vikings shut down Giants QB Jaxson Dart to overcome two turnovers and a raft of concerning injuries, extending their winning streak to three games with a 16-13 victory.
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