Overview

• Sources say New York built a situational package for Dart for today’s opener against Washington, with usage contingent on game flow and Russell Wilson’s performance.
• Team plans list Dart as the No. 2 quarterback ahead of Jameis Winston, allowing in-game deployment that would not be possible if he were designated as the emergency third QB under NFL rules.
• Dart completed 32 of 47 passes for 372 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in the preseason, adding 52 rushing yards and a score.
• Head coach Brian Daboll reaffirmed Wilson as the Week 1 starter and kept plans fluid, with local reporting noting the team withheld Dart and Winston from media this week to avoid tipping strategy.
• Eli Manning publicly welcomed Dart on Instagram as The Athletic, via Dianna Russini, reported a team source believes the rookie can handle the moment and has meshed well with Daboll.