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Giants Stick With Russell Wilson for Week 1 as Jaxson Dart’s Rise Intensifies Pressure

The team reaffirms Russell Wilson for the opener despite growing momentum around rookie Jaxson Dart.

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Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants in action during a NFL Preseason 2025 game between New England Patriots and New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 21, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 42-10.
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Overview

  • General manager Joe Schoen reiterated that Russell Wilson is the starter, saying the timeline for Jaxson Dart will unfold naturally.
  • Schoen praised Dart for quickly mastering the offense, after the first-rounder completed 32 of 47 passes for 372 yards and three touchdowns in the preseason with added rushing production.
  • New York finalized its quarterback room with Wilson, Dart and Jameis Winston after cutting Tommy DeVito, who was claimed by the Patriots.
  • External voices are pushing for an earlier handoff, with The Athletic’s Dianna Russini relaying a rival GM’s view that Dart should start Week 1 and Yahoo’s Justin Boone tagging him a deep fantasy sleeper.
  • Fresh analysis underscores scrutiny on Wilson, with Pro Football Focus noting he generated positive plays at the lowest rate among projected 2025 starters last season.