Jaxson Dart news
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The gist
Jaxson Dart enters his sophomore NFL season as the Giants' franchise quarterback after a promising rookie.
His rushing and health will shape whether New York climbs out of the NFC.
Background
Dart took over as the Giants' starting quarterback in Week 4 of the 2025 season and immediately showed dual-threat ability, leading upset wins over the Chargers and Cowboys. He finished his rookie year with 2,272 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, five interceptions, 487 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns, a franchise single-season record by a quarterback. The Giants went 4-13 in 2025, missing the postseason for the third consecutive year. Heading into 2026, the team believes Dart can be their franchise quarterback, though questions remain about his ceiling and his durability.
How it unfolded
- Week 4, 2025Rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart takes over as the Giants' starting quarterback and leads the team to its first win of the season over the Chargers, rushing for 54 scrimmage yards on four carries.
- 2025 seasonDart starts the rest of the season, throwing for 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns and five interceptions while rushing for 487 yards and nine touchdowns. He is evaluated for head injuries five times and misses two games with a concussion.
- Jan 4, 2026Dart throws a pass in the fourth quarter as the Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-17 in East Rutherford.
- Aug 15, 2026Dart scrambles out of the pocket in a preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium.
- Sep 5, 2026 -9, 2026Multiple outlets publish season previews, fantasy advice and prop predictions ahead of Week 1, focusing on Dart's rushing upside, his new offense and his health.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Newsday notes that Dart's dual-threat ability made him exciting and that the numbers from comparable quarterbacks suggest a possible super sophomore season.
- Caution
- Yahoo Sports reports that the general consensus concern is health, citing five head-injury evaluations and a concussion that cost him two games, and that he will need to relearn footwork and timing in the new offense.
- Fantasy
- The Athletic rates Dart favorably for Week 1 against a Cowboys defense that was the worst in vertical fantasy points allowed last year, while Sports Illustrated lists him among quarterbacks to sit in Week 1.
Still unverified
The claim that Dart will have a 'super sophomore season' is a projection based on statistical comparisons, not a confirmed outcome. Reports of a new offensive coordinator and changes to the offense come from single-source commentary and have not been independently confirmed.