When the Giants rookie quarterback finished running and passing for touchdowns to spark an upset victory in his first career start replacing a future Hall of Famer, his embattled head coach gushed about his “toughness” and “competitiveness.”

But the Giants switched to him from Russell Wilson because they thought Dart could fix the offense. That switch can’t help if Dart get hobbled or misses time. Plus the Giants’ recent history — Daniel Jones’ 2023 ACL injury, playing four quarterbacks last season — suggests protecting Dart is a greater priority.

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart receives a significant boost in popularity after his impressive NFL debut.

Jaxson Dart enjoyed an Italian dinner after an impressive NFL debut in Sunday’s 21-18 victory over the undefeated Chargers.

A new viral post claimed that Beer unfollowed Justin Herbert on Instagram and followed Dart after Sunday’s game result. “JUST IN: Madison Beer has unfollowed Justin Herbert and FOLLOWED Jaxson Dart on IG following the Giants-Chargers game 😳,” the post stated.

Sunday was all about the Darts. Rookie QB Jaxson Dart led the New York Giants to a win over the Los Angeles Chargers on his NFL debut, but mom Kara managed to steal some of the attention by going

Jaxson Dart has Giants fans wrapped around his finger after an impressive NFL debut in Sunday’s 21-18 victory over the undefeated Chargers.