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Jaxson Dart’s Preseason Debut Puts Him in Play for Early Start, but Giants Will Open With Wilson

His 12-of-19 showing along with Chase Daniel’s endorsement offers concrete proof that he could start early should Russell Wilson falter in the season opener.

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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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
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Overview

  • In his first preseason appearance against the Bills, Dart completed 12 of 19 passes for about 154 yards and threw a 29-yard touchdown to LJ Humphrey.
  • Chase Daniel praised Dart’s poise under pressure during film review and publicly declared that the rookie should start for the Giants.
  • Head coach Brian Daboll has lauded Dart’s progress but stopped short of declaring an open quarterback competition, reaffirming Russell Wilson as the Week 1 starter.
  • Giants officials say any regular-season opportunity for Dart hinges on Wilson’s performance and early results given New York’s challenging 2025 schedule.
  • Dart attributes his rapid mental growth to veteran mentorship in the quarterback room and coaching from Mike Kafka, crediting them with accelerating his development.