Overview
- Giants coach John Harbaugh announced Wednesday that Jaxson Dart is out for at least the rest of the regular season after MRI results showed meniscus damage plus tears to the MCL and PCL and that surgery is likely.
- New York will start veteran Jameis Winston in Week 3 with practice‑squad quarterback Jake Haener listed as the backup and the team planning to add another quarterback to the roster to shore up depth.
- The Falcons routed the Packers 35-14 on Thursday Night Football as Michael Penix Jr. returned with 256 passing yards, Bijan Robinson rushed for 194 yards and Drake London caught nine passes for 194 yards.
- Green Bay’s performance against Atlanta underscored trench problems: the team ranks last in rushing at about 48.7 yards per game, Jordan Love faced pressure on roughly 44% of dropbacks, and the offensive line posted the NFL’s lowest pass‑block win rate entering Week 3.
- The pair of developments tightens short‑term QB market pressure and creates immediate roster risks for both clubs, with the Giants hunting a dependable backup and the Packers confronting season‑long identity and availability questions after multiple key injuries.