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Giants Stick With Russell Wilson as Rookie Jaxson Dart Shines in Preseason

Tailored play designs paired with modest PFF grades reinforce a cautious timeline.

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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Overview

  • Through two preseason games he is 26-of-35 for 291 yards with two passing touchdowns, one rushing score and no interceptions, including a 14-of-16 night against the Jets with 13 straight completions.
  • Head coach Brian Daboll reiterated that Russell Wilson will start Week 1 and said the team will keep developing Dart, even testing him with a one-snap mid-drive cameo against the Jets.
  • Reporters observed the Giants running distinct packages for each quarterback—under-center, heavy-personnel, play-action looks with Wilson versus shotgun, 11 personnel and no-huddle with Dart.
  • Teammates and former players praised Dart’s command and spark, while Pro Football Focus assigned a 67.4 grade (30th of 82 QBs) for his Jets performance, reflecting analytic caution.
  • With top receiver Malik Nabers not practicing last week, the first-team offense sputtered after an 80-yard strike, highlighting his importance and leaving his short-term availability unclear.