Overview

• Dart capped a 90-yard opening series with a 15-yard touchdown run to give New York a 7-0 lead with 9:20 left in the first quarter against the undefeated Chargers.
• The 25th overall pick out of Ole Miss drew a standing ovation at MetLife Stadium as he took the field for his first series starting at the Giants’ 10-yard line.
• His early sequence included a handoff to Cam Skattebo, a defensive pass interference call on Tarheeb Still, and first NFL completions to Malik Nabers for 7 and 13 yards.
• Dart had previously been used for six snaps without a pass attempt in the past two games before being elevated to the starting role.
• Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, speaking before the game, urged Dart to stay composed and avoid trying to do too much in his debut.