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Giants Reaffirm Russell Wilson for Week 1 as Jaxson Dart’s Rise Intensifies Spotlight

Coaches are staging tailored scenarios to ready the rookie, keeping the development plan on schedule given the preseason context.

Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants looks on after the second half of a NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Jets and New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 16, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 31-12.
Chad Ochocinco plays Pickleball to celebrate National Pickleball Day and the upcoming 2025 DoorDash Major League Pickleball Finals at Grand Central Terminal on August 08, 2025 in New York City.
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Aug 16, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) calls a play at the line against the New York Jets during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Overview

  • Head coach Brian Daboll reiterated Wilson will open the season, emphasizing the team will continue developing Dart despite his eye‑catching preseason.
  • Across two games, Dart is 26-of-35 for 291 yards with two passing touchdowns, one rushing score and no interceptions, capped by 13 straight completions against the Jets.
  • Daboll inserted Dart for a single surprise snap mid‑drive — a 30‑yard screen to Theo Johnson — as part of situational readiness work.
  • The offense has been tailored by quarterback, with Wilson largely under center in heavier, play‑action sets and Dart in shotgun with 11 personnel and tempo.
  • External praise from figures like Robert Griffin III, Chase Daniel and teammates has grown, even as caveats persist about backup‑level opposition, a middling PFF grade, and the impact of Malik Nabers’ absence.