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5d ago

Giants Stick With Wilson as Starter Despite Jaxson Dart’s Breakout Preseason Showing

Widespread acclaim for his precise preseason debut has intensified discussion about accelerating his promotion.

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Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants throws a pass prior to an NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Giants and Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.
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Russell Wilson #3 of the New York Giants looks on prior to an NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Giants and Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

Overview

  • In his debut against the Bills, Dart completed 12 of 19 passes for 154 yards, threw a 29-yard touchdown and added 24 rushing yards while orchestrating three scoring drives.
  • Head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen have maintained that Russell Wilson will open as the Week 1 starter and that Dart will follow a managed development plan.
  • Former QB Chase Daniel lauded Dart’s decision-making and urged an early promotion while ex-Giant Justin Pugh insisted that Wilson remains the “day one” starter in the quarterback room.
  • Dart has expressed eager anticipation for his MetLife Stadium debut Saturday against the Jets, hoping to energize a passionate home crowd after his road performance.
  • With New York facing one of the NFL’s toughest schedules and Wilson under a one-year deal, the organization must weigh immediate competitiveness against Dart’s long-term growth.