Following a 0-3 start, the New York Giants are electing to bench Russell Wilson for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Wilson has failed to click offensively with the Giants, throwing for three interceptions and three touchdowns through the opening three weeks. Now, the thrilling Dart gets his first stab at the NFL.
First-Round Draft Choice Hopes To Turn Tide for New York
As a matchup with the undefeated Los Angeles Chargers looms, NFL insider Adam Schefter announced that a massive change is coming to the Giants’ offense.
A QB change: Giants are planning to start rookie Jaxson Dart on Sunday vs. the Chargers, sources told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/PwYApMCoN7
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 23, 2025
Schefter reported saying, “A QB change: Giants are planning to start rookie Jaxson Dart on Sunday vs. the Chargers, sources told ESPN.”
The announcement comes as New York has failed to score 10 or more points twice already this season. The outlier, a massive 450-yard outburst from Wilson in a losing effort to the Dallas Cowboys in overtime.
With chatter regarding when Dart would get his chance, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini claims now is the time.
There were internal conversations about possibly waiting one more week before making the change at QB. New York faces the Saints next week, but the Giants’ decision was made to play the rookie because the team believes he gives them the best chance now.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) September 23, 2025
“There were internal conversations about possibly waiting one more week before making the change at QB,” said Russini. “New York faces the Saints next week, but the Giants’ decision was made to play the rookie because the team believes he gives them the best chance now.”
With the Ole Miss product eager to start his first regular season contest, can the 6’2″ gunslinger fix New York’s early mishaps?
Dart’s Impact on Struggling Giants’ Offense
One of just two quarterbacks taken in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Dart’s talent is intriguing. The 22-year-old polarizes many with his gritty playing style and unwavering swagger. Whether you love him or hate him, Dart may be exactly what the Giants need.
Tenured veteran Wilson looks to have played a short stint as the Giants’ starting quarterback. Whether he eventually takes over again or not, his play to this point was simply not good enough.
The young Dart now emerges, to the excitement of plenty of Giants faithful. Selected 25th overall in this year’s draft, the Utah native is ready to prove himself.
NFL analyst Lance Zierlein talked about Dart before his draft day, saying the newest Giant possess: adequate accuracy between the hashes, the ability to recognize trouble and get away from it, and is very accurate with back shoulder throws.
With superstar receiver Malik Nabers striving for a more consistent quarterback, could he and Dart establish a youthful connection?
The Giants’ new man at the helm begins his NFL journey this Sunday against the Chargers on home field with kickoff at 1 p.m. EST.
