Giants Rookie QB Jaxson Dart to Start Sun. vs Chargers
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Phil Simms is all-in on the New York Giants’ decision to start rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart at quarterback instead of veteran Russell Wilson.
This Sunday, in Week 4 of the NFL, a new era will begin for the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Russell Wilson has been benched, and Jaxson Dart, last year's first-round rookie
The Chargers defense will see the rookie quarterback in Week 4 after Giants HC Brian Daboll confirmed him as starter Wednesday
The Chargers will now head to the East Coast to take on the 0-3 New York Giants. This game will be a big test for the other side, as the Giants announced that rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will get the start in Week 4 and for the remainder of the season. Dart's first test will come against the Chargers' extremely talented defense.
Wilson has completed 59.1 percent of his passes throughout the first three games of the year. He has thrown for 778 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions. In addition, the 36-year-old quarterback has also run for 94 yards.
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers has only been in the league for two years, but he is about to catch passes from his fifth starting quarterback. After a 0-3 start, Giants named 2025 first-round pick Jaxson Dart QB1 for this week and beyond, sidelining Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson.
Despite their winless state, the Giants (0-3) linger at the top of the NFL's headlines after making the switch from Russell Wilson to Jaxson Dart at the quarterback spot. The in-house transaction, confirmed by head coach Brian Daboll, will officially begin Sunday, when the Giants host the Los Angeles Chargers (1 p.m. ET, CBS).
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