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Giants Bench Russell Wilson, Turn to Rookie Jaxson Dart as Week 4 Starter

The move follows an 0-3 start after Russell Wilson’s uneven three-game stretch.

Overview

  • ESPN and NFL Network reported Tuesday that Jaxson Dart will start against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4.
  • Head coach Brian Daboll told reporters the team was "evaluating everything" on Monday, and multiple reports say he has informed both quarterbacks of the switch.
  • Dart’s first start comes Sunday at MetLife Stadium versus the undefeated Chargers, who are 3-0.
  • Wilson struggled in the Week 3 loss to the Chiefs with 160 yards and two interceptions as home fans cheered for Dart and booed Wilson.
  • The first-round pick has logged six regular-season snaps without a pass attempt but shined in preseason (32-of-47, 372 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs), and reports indicate Wilson will shift to the backup role with Jameis Winston as QB3.