Overview
- The NFL named Jaxson Dart Offensive Rookie of the Month for October, citing 1,014 total yards and 10 touchdowns over Weeks 5–8.
- 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan called Dart “extremely impressive,” praising his RPO feel, off-schedule playmaking and field vision.
- San Francisco defensive coordinator Robert Saleh labeled Dart “uber-talented,” said “New York hit on this one big-time,” and jokingly referenced the Giants’ blue-tent episode.
- New York is 2-6 and hosts San Francisco on Nov. 2, with rookie running back Cam Skattebo out after ankle surgery and multiple injuries thinning the depth chart.
- Through five starts since taking over in Week 4, Dart has 984 passing yards with eight touchdowns and three interceptions, plus 195 rushing yards and four scores.