When Jaxson Dart torched the New England Patriots’ defense on Thursday night’s opening drive, the rookie quarterback may have just started a revolution in Giants Nation. Forget the preseason disclaimers and depth chart politics; fans witnessed something that has them demanding answers from the coaching staff.
Dart got the start and wasted no time making his statement. During his first drive, he marched the Giants downfield 65 yards for the game’s opening score just 2:01 into the contest. The most impressive moment came when Dart took the snap, avoided outside pressure by stepping up in the pocket, and directed traffic before delivering a strike to a wide-open Gunner Olszewski for a 50-yard catch and run.
The rookie capped the drive with a smartly thrown seven-yard touchdown pass to tight end Greg Dulcich, setting the tone for a fan uprising.
Why Are Giants Fans Ready to Crown Jaxson Dart the Starter?
Giants supporters have been riding the Dart bandwagon for two weeks, and his early performance against the Patriots just poured gasoline on the fire. The social media explosion tells the whole story.
One fan asked the question on everyone’s mind: “Does Dart really need to sit?”
Does Dart really need to sit..
— Julz💎 (@AboveRizing) August 22, 2025
Another fan decided to make a bold prediction: “Dart will start this year.”
Dart will start this year.
— We Run the Sip (@OMRebelNation) August 22, 2025
Some supporters are ready to make declarations that are hard to take back: “JAXSON DART IS WINNING US A SUPER BOWL.”
JAXSON DART IS WINNING US A SUPER BOWL #NYGiants
— William (@THUNDERxGIANTS) August 22, 2025
The Russell Wilson criticism came fast and fierce. One fan thought the Giants should make the move immediately: “Dart should start for NYG and stop wasting their time with Russell Wilson.”
Dart should start for NYG and stop wasting their time with Russell Wilson
— Nelly™ (@_Nelly401) August 22, 2025
Others stated what they believe is already obvious: “OK, Jaxson Dart is definitely better than Russell Wilson.”
Ok Jaxson Dart is definitely better than Russell Wilson
ayjay (@ayjayg_15) August 22, 2025
Multiple fans echoed the sentiment: “Dart is better than Russel Wilson.”
Dart is better than Russel Wilson
– Goku (@Japanjap191905) August 22, 2025
Meanwhile, another supporter expressed frustration with the team’s approach:
Jaxson Dart should start. Giants wasting games on Wilson. They are stupid just like the Browns
– Mikel Dijak Sr (@mikelsenior) August 22, 2025
One Giants fan went so far as to declare Dart the franchise’s future: “Jaxon Dart TUDDY! Russell Wilson enjoy the job while you have it…Dart’s the chosen one.”
Jaxon Dart TUDDY! Russell Wilson enjoy the job while you have it…Dart’s the chosen one pic.twitter.com/78rYrrmTpg
– Lukas (@LukasAGS) August 22, 2025
Whether or not Dart truly is the chosen one, he’s been playing with confidence and freedom throughout his three preseason appearances. The rookie has shown decisive decision-making, quick footwork, and impressive pocket presence. A defensive holding penalty negated a fumble, but otherwise, he’s displayed the poise that has fans believing in his potential.
Regardless of what the coaching staff decides, Giants fans will keep clamoring for more Dart. Thursday night’s performance only gave them more ammunition.
