The New York Giants will visit the New England Patriots in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Jaxson Dart.
Is Jaxson Dart Playing in Week 13?
Dart is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Giants’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Dart in Week 13?
The Giants are working with an interim coach and navigating a franchise quarterback who is dealing with a slow progression through concussion protocol (consecutive DNPs).
That’s not exactly a profile I like leaning into with one of the better AFC teams on the schedule, but the results of Dart demand that we consider him as a viable option if active and, to be honest, closer to a lineup lock.
The rookie has run for a touchdown or thrown 40+ passes in every start of his young career, and the reckless play that landed him on the sidelines last week is precisely what makes him a difference maker in our game.
It’s a fine needle to thread for a team going nowhere in 2025. If this were a team making a serious run, I don’t think I’d be far from ranking Dart as a Tier 1 fantasy QB: we’d have no reason to believe that his style of play was at risk of changing, and with an offense like the Lions on the other side, we’d love the script potential.
But after a Week 12 DNP, we are left with more questions than answers.
I don’t think they can change overnight how Dart approaches the game. His duality and bold approach have brought him to this point, and I can only imagine that this is not the first time discussions have arisen about how he conducts his business.
That said, this is a franchise that needs to take a long-term view of things. They are already without two skill position players who are expected to impact their future significantly. The training wheels will come off this offense next year at full strength, but that won’t matter if the bike isn’t in pristine condition prior.
Should he get cleared, I’ll have Dart ranked as a top-12 QB this week with the thought being that he’ll continue to challenge defenses on the ground in a significant way. That’s the fantasy cheat code, but we have also seen some subtle passing growth despite a limited crew of pass catchers by his side:
- Weeks 4-7: 41.2% complete on ball thrown to-or-past the sticks
- Weeks 8-10: 52.8% complete on ball thrown to-or-past the sticks
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Dart’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Dart is projected to score 18.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Dart to throw for 224 yards and 1.4 passing touchdowns with 0.7 interceptions. Dart could also add 32 rushing yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Giants at Patriots
The forecast for kickoff is 39 degrees Fahrenheit with 14 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
