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Jaxson Dart Brings Draft 'Chip' Into Saints Game as Giants' Rookie Starter

He enters Week 5 with coaches urging smarter runs, a hamstring on the injury report, a receiving corps missing Malik Nabers.

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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) awaits the snap during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Sep. 28, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
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Overview

  • Dart acknowledged lingering motivation after New Orleans passed on him at No. 9 in April, taking Kelvin Banks Jr. before later selecting quarterback Tyler Shough at No. 40.
  • The Giants traded up to No. 25 to draft Dart, then elevated him to starter after an 0-3 opening with Russell Wilson.
  • In his first start on Sept. 28, Dart led a 21-18 upset of the Chargers with 111 passing yards and 54 rushing yards, including a 15-yard touchdown run.
  • Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka praised Dart’s competitiveness but urged situational caution on scrambles to avoid unnecessary hits.
  • Dart has practiced fully despite a hamstring listing, while the Giants adjust to Malik Nabers’ season-ending ACL tear and prepare to face the 0-4 Saints with Spencer Rattler still seeking his first NFL win.