Giants Name Jaxson Dart Starting QB
The Giants will look to turn to rookie QB Jaxson Dart to save their season
In a flash, Russell Wilson’s run as the Giants’ starting quarterback has come to an end, and Jaxson Dart is stepping into the spotlight.
The rookie will take over under center in Week 4 when New York hosts the Los Angeles Chargers, according to multiple reports.
Wilson’s struggles reached a breaking point after a lifeless offensive outing in a 22-9 defeat to the Chiefs. The Giants now sit at 0-3, marking their worst start under head coach Brian Daboll.
Dart, selected 25th overall in this year’s draft after New York traded back into the first round, shined during preseason action, creating early buzz about when his chance would arrive. That opportunity comes quicker than most expected—just three weeks into the season.
Fan frustration boiled over against Kansas City, with chants for Dart echoing through the stadium as the Giants’ offense sputtered. Wilson managed just 160 passing yards with two interceptions and no touchdowns on Sunday, adding to his uneven start. Week 1 brought another rough performance in Washington, while his lone bright spot was a 450-yard shootout loss to Dallas in Week 2, which now looks like the exception rather than the rule.
Wilson was brought in during the offseason to stabilize the position, but his inconsistency has forced the coaching staff to pivot. The Giants will now see if Dart can provide the spark the franchise and its fans are searching for.
Fans will be hoping Dart shows some potential for their own sake.
The decision will energize Giants fans, but the circumstances aren’t exactly ideal for Jaxson Dart. He’s had only a handful of appearances so far, logging six snaps over the past two weeks with two carries for no gain and no passing attempts. His first real test will come as a starter against the unbeaten Chargers (3-0), who have been among the league’s stingiest defenses, giving up just 16.6 points per game.
Regardless of how quickly this opportunity arrived, Dart was always viewed as the long-term centerpiece of the franchise. That future officially begins now.