Giants QB Jaxson Dart’s Debut Sparks Hope Amid Injury Concerns

Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart made an impressive NFL debut for the New York Giants, leading them to an upset victory over the then-undefeated Los Angeles Chargers with a rushing touchdown and a passing touchdown, which energized head coach Brian Daboll. Daboll, whose job was reportedly on the line after the Giants' poor 3-14 season in 2024, expressed strong enthusiasm and praised Dart's toughness and competitiveness following the game. Dart's first start featured 111 passing yards, a touchdown, and 54 rushing yards with a rushing touchdown, although he was sacked five times and left the game briefly with a hamstring injury. Despite injury scares including a concussion evaluation and a hamstring concern, Daboll later confirmed Dart was doing well and expected to participate in practice, providing relief for Giants fans. The Giants traded back into the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select Dart, hoping he will be the franchise quarterback they've sought since Eli Manning's retirement. The emergence of Dart and the Giants' victory over a strong opponent have raised optimism about the team's future and Daboll's coaching tenure.