Overview
- Brian Daboll benched Russell Wilson after an 0-3 start, and rookie Jaxson Dart led a 21-18 upset of the Chargers with 13-of-20 passing for 111 yards, one passing TD, 54 rushing yards and a rushing score without a turnover.
- New York retooled the offense for Dart with designed quarterback runs and a quicker passing rhythm; TruMedia logged seven designed QB rushes and 65% of throws released within 2.5 seconds with a 6.3-yard average depth of target.
- The Giants’ defense delivered two pivotal takeaways as Dexter Lawrence II and Dru Phillips intercepted Justin Herbert and returned the picks deep to set up scoring chances.
- Malik Nabers sustained a torn ACL and will miss the season, and Dart was evaluated for a concussion and managed a hamstring tweak but is, per Daboll, on track to practice Wednesday.
- Fanatics reported Dart’s No. 6 jersey was the NFL’s top seller on Sunday across its network following his first start.