Giants to start Jaxson Dart in Week 4 vs Chargers, report
After a rough showing from Russell Wilson, New York turns to rookie Jaxson Dart in Los Angeles.
The New York Giants are preparing to start rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers, ESPN reported Monday, with Dart taking over for Russell Wilson. The move would mark a significant change at quarterback for a team that opened the season with Wilson under center.
Wilson entered the Chiefs game leading the NFL in passing yards but struggled in Sunday night action, throwing two interceptions and landing a pair of red-zone turnovers late as New York fell to Kansas City. Giants fans reacted with boos at MetLife Stadium, and head coach Brian Daboll did not rule out a change after the loss.
"We just watched the tape here. We're in the meetings with the players right now. Like I said yesterday, in order to improve the passing game, and I'd say that was the number one thing we needed to improve from yesterday, as a collective, everybody's got to be doing exactly the right stuff," Daboll told reporters on Monday. "It's not all on one guy. There are multiple reasons why certain plays didn't come out the way we wanted to come out, and we'll continue to do that." The Giants have said the quarterback evaluation will be ongoing as they prepare for Week 4.
Dart, the Giants' first-round pick out of Ole Miss, has appeared in two games for New York this season, providing a different look in limited plays. The team will give him a full chance to run the offense against an undefeated Chargers squad that has yet to lose this season, offering Dart a chance to prove himself in a regular-season game.
For New York, rolling with Dart could deliver a new dynamic in a matchup that could help the offense regain balance. The Chargers, who enter Week 4 undefeated, present a stern test but also an opportunity for the Giants to reassess their offense as they balance long-term development with the present-season needs.