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Giants Keep Faith in Jaxson Dart After 3-Turnover Loss as Hamstring Issue Puts Rookie on Injury Report

The coach praised the rookie’s poise after a five-turnover outing dropped New York to 1-4.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 05: Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants throws a pass during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints in the game at Caesars Superdome on October 05, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Head coach Brian Daboll publicly backed Jaxson Dart, emphasizing patience with a first-year starter and lauding his work ethic and leadership.
  • In Week 5 at New Orleans, the Giants lost 26-14 as Dart went 26-of-40 for 202 yards with two touchdowns to tight end Theo Johnson, two fourth-quarter interceptions, and a fumble.
  • New York turned the ball over five times in total, with fumbles by Darius Slayton and Cam Skattebo helping the Saints convert mistakes into points.
  • Dart took responsibility postgame, telling teammates the loss was on him and vowing to cut down the errors and improve.
  • The team’s estimated Monday report listed Dart as limited with a hamstring issue, per Tom Pelissero, with a short-week home game against the Eagles on Thursday.