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Giants Keep Russell Wilson as Week 2 Starter While Jaxson Dart Stands By

The team is holding to Russell Wilson for Week 2, with the first-rounder positioned as the next option.

Overview

  • Head coach Brian Daboll reaffirmed Russell Wilson as QB1 for Sunday after a 21-6 Week 1 loss to Washington.
  • Rookie Jaxson Dart, elevated to QB2 over Jameis Winston, said he is ready 'whenever' he is called and has been working mainly on the scout team.
  • Multiple outlets reported a prepared play package for Dart in Week 1, though no such plays were used in the opener.
  • Calls to play Dart have grown after Wilson completed 17 of 37 passes for 168 yards, with reporting suggesting Dart would be the first replacement before Winston if a change comes.
  • Left tackle Andrew Thomas is listed as doubtful with a foot injury after a line that allowed pressure on 48.9% of Wilson’s dropbacks, a factor in timing any move to the rookie.