Are The New York Giants Preparing To Start Jaxson Dart At QB?
Sep 22, 2025, 1:57 PM
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 21: Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants warms up to face the Kansas City Chiefs at MetLife Stadium on September 21, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Is Jaxson Dart ready to succeed Russell Wilson as the New York Giants’ starting quarterback just four weeks into his NFL career?
Giants fans lustily booed Wilson, and chants of “We want Dart!” were heard at MetLife Stadium while the former All-Pro QB completed 18-of-32 passes (56.3 percent) for 160 yards and two interceptions.
The writing is on the wall after head coach Brian Daboll wouldn’t commit to naming a starting quarterback after a 22-9 home loss against Kansas City that dropped New York to 0-3.
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"We're evaluating everything"
Brian Daboll is asked about the Giants' QB situation: pic.twitter.com/pS7s7njrTw
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) September 22, 2025
“We’re going through the tape right now,” Daboll said when asked who his week four starter would be. “We’re evaluating everything.”
Wilson spoke about the struggles after the game.
“Yeah, there are highs and lows and always tough moments. You know, you got to have thick skin, you know what I mean?” Wilson said. “You got to be able to know who you are, the player that you are, know what you’re capable of.”
"We want Dart!"
Giants fans were calling for their backup QB after Russell Wilson threw his second interception of the night.
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— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) September 22, 2025
Postgame, Dart talked about maintaining his focus on the game and being a good teammate.
“I’m just trying to be a really good teammate,” Dart said. “Any time he’s coming off on the sideline, I like to just kind of listen to know what he has to say, to know what his perspective is on things. To get the coaching points from the coaches and try to do my best to encourage the guys around me. I’ve said this all before. This is all kind of new to me. I’ve tried to just take a different perspective. It’s hard when the offense isn’t playing up to standard.”
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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.
Giants HC Brian Daboll left open the door today for a quarterback change. pic.twitter.com/6zhL0unIhU
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 22, 2025
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.
Jaxson Dart shined in his rookie preseason 👀
How we feeling, Giants fans? pic.twitter.com/GokyldY2Ax
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) August 22, 2025
Dart completed 32-of-47 passes (68.1 percent) for 372 yards and three touchdowns in the 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.
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