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Giants Turn to Jameis Winston for Week 11 as Jaxson Dart Sits in Concussion Protocol

Kafka signaled caution over Dart's head injury history by handing the start to a veteran.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 09: Russell Wilson #3 of the New York Giants greets Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears following the game at Soldier Field on November 09, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
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Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker (94) tackles New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
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Overview

  • Interim coach Mike Kafka said Dart is in the NFL concussion protocol and will not play Sunday against the Packers.
  • Kafka named Winston the starter for Week 11, elevating him from season-long emergency QB status to his first active game with New York.
  • Russell Wilson will serve as QB2 against Green Bay, and he told reporters he has not asked for a release and wants to stay with the team.
  • Kafka said Dart is "right on track" in the protocol, but the Giants listed 10 players as did not practice on Wednesday, including Evan Neal, Graham Gano, Tyler Nubin, Bobby Okereke, Darius Slayton and Kayvon Thibodeaux.
  • The quarterback shuffle comes days after Brian Daboll was fired, with Kafka running his first practice and managing day-to-day roster health decisions.