Jaxson Dart, Giants Struggles Continue In Loss To Vikings At Home

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Former Roy and Corner Canyon High quarterback Jaxson Dart had probably the worst game of his young career in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings in week 16.

Dart completed 7/13 pass attempts for 33 yards and an interception. He was sacked five times for 20 yards as well.

Jaxson Dart, Giants Struggle In Loss To Minnesota

The first half was about as rough as it could get for Dart.

The rookie completed just one of five passing attempts, and the one completion came in the final minute of action before the break.

Still, a field goal and defensive touchdown had New York trailing by just three at the half.

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Despite a rough showing from the offense, a second field goal to open the fourth quarter had the game tied at 13-13.

Minnesota ate about seven minutes off the clock on the ensuing drive and regained the lead with a 30-yard boot from Will Reichard.

With one chance to tie or take the lead, the offense sputtered once again. After moving the chains a few times, a few short rushes followed by a sack stopped the Giants in their tracks.

With the 16-13 defeat, New York’s losing streak was extended to nine games. Assuming Las Vegas loses to Houston, those two teams will be tied for last place in the NFL.

About Jaxson Dart

Dart was born in Kaysville, Utah, where he eventually attended Roy High School. He transferred to Corner Canyon before his senior season.

In 2020 with the Chargers, Dart threw for 4,691 yards and a state-record 67 touchdowns. As a four-star prospect, he committed to USC.

He played just six games with the Trojans, where he completed 117 of his 189 pass attempts for 1,353 yards, nine touchdowns, and five interceptions. On the ground, Dart ran the ball 22 times for 43 yards and two touchdowns.

Dart packed his bags and traded Los Angeles sunshine for the college football haven that is the SEC and Ole Miss.

He closed out his collegiate career playing in 39 games for the Rebels with 38 starts. He completed 735 of his 1118 attempts for 10,617 yards and 72 touchdowns.

Ole Miss went 28-10 with Dart at the helm, including a Peach Bowl win in 2024 and a Gator Bowl win in 2025.

Dart’s college accolades include Gator Bowl MVP, 2024 Conerly Trophy Winner, 2024 All-America Honorable Mention, 2024 All-SEC First Team, 2024 CFN SEC QB of the Year, 2024 Manning Award Finalist, and 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Finalist.

Dart completed 32-of-47 passes (68.1 percent) for 372 yards and three touchdowns in his first preseason, but more importantly, the rookie signal-caller did not commit a turnover in his first test against NFL defenses.

He entered the regular season as QB2 on the Giants’ depth chart. After a 0-3 start with Russell Wilson under center, the Giants gave Dart his first start in week four.

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