Jaxson Dart Leads Giants To Blowout Preseason Win Over New York Jets
Aug 17, 2025, 10:23 AM
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 16: Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half of the NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Jets and New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 16, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 31-12. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Former Corner Canyon star QB Jaxson Dart followed his impressive debut with an even better game two against the New York Jets yesterday.
Dart connected on 14 of his 16 pass attempts for 137 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed twice for five yards and a goalline touchdown. He finished with a 123.2 quarterback rating.
Jaxson Dart feelin’ it 🔥
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 17, 2025
Jaxson Dart Stays Hot In Preseason Against Jets
Russell Wilson started the game for the Giants, leading the offense through the first three drives.
Midway through the second quarter, Dart got his first look and immediately connected on a 30-yard completion. Wilson returned to finish the series, but his drive ended with an interception on a pass intended for Beaux Collins.
Dart then took over for the final possession of the half. His first full drive stalled quickly in a three-and-out, giving the Jets about five minutes to tack on a field goal before halftime.
At the half pic.twitter.com/xLX7whKXxV
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 17, 2025
Opening the second half, Dart marched the Giants 71 yards in nine plays for a quick touchdown drive.
He went 5-of-6 for 62 yards on the series, capping it with a strike to tight end Greg Dulcich — his first score of the game and second of the preseason.
Dulcich split the defense up the seam, and Dart hit him in stride for an easy run into the end zone.
Dart ➡️ Dulcich for six!
📺: NBC4 pic.twitter.com/Mf1WW6OnLA
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 17, 2025
The next possession with Dart under center was more long-winded, but the result was the same.
It took five minutes and 12 plays to go 55 yards. Set up with a 1st & goal on the one-yard line, a halfback run up the middle was stuffed by the Jets’ front line.
On second down, Dart called his own number. He followed his blockers and basically fell into the end zone for his first NFL rushing TD.
Dartyyyyyyy
📺: NBC4 pic.twitter.com/2dHhAnaYVo
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 17, 2025
That ended up being Dart’s last snap of the game.
Jameis Winston and Tommy DeVito closed the game for the Giants, scoring 10 points across three drives to finalize a 31-12 win against their New York counterparts.
It will be a quick turnaround for the Giants as they face the New England Patriots on Thursday, August 21, in their final game fo the 2025 preseason.
About Jaxson Dart
Dart was born in Kaysville, Utah, where he eventually attended Roy High School. Just before his senior year, he transferred to Corner Canyon.
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 up his bags and went from Los Angeles to Oxford for his sophomore season.
The Ultimate Competitor 🎯
Jaxson Dart is heading to the @Giants‼️
Round 01 | Pick 25#HottyToddy x #NYGiants pic.twitter.com/LmjzbgHIxx
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) April 25, 2025
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.
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