Dart shines for Giants in preseason week 2

A look at Week 2 preseason action with Jaxson Dart making a strong impression for the Giants and quarterback battles shaping up across teams.

Dart leads Giants in preseason week 2

Week 2 of the NFL preseason delivered another round of notes for teams sorting through depth charts. Jaxson Dart again shone for the Giants, finishing 14 of 16 passing for 137 yards with two touchdowns, one through the air and another on a quarterback sneak, and stringing together 13 consecutive completions. TreVeyon Henderson continued to flash big play potential for New England, rushing four times for 20 yards and scoring on a third and 4.

Across the field, the Colts quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones remained tight. Jones looked smoother on two drives, hitting long plays to Pittman Jr. and Warren and guiding a scoring drive. Richardson led the lone touchdown drive but showed volatility with a deep, contested pass and a few misfires. Cleveland's Dillon Gabriel offered efficiency, finishing 13 of 18 for 143 yards, yet a pick-6 and a botched handoff cloud his effort as he tries to climb the depth chart.

Preseason games are about efficiency and depth, not certainty. Dart’s accuracy and quick decision-making keep him in the Giants’ long‑term plan and make the present feel meaningful for fans. The Colts’ QB duel remains unsettled, testing coaching judgment and the ability of two young signal-callers to handle game situations. Gabriel’s numbers look promising on the stat sheet, but turnovers add noise that teams weigh when evaluating a player’s readiness for meaningful regular-season snaps.

Henderson’s sustained burst gives New England a tangible weapon in the backfield, which can tilt game plans once the season starts. Week 2 underscores a broader truth: August football is a refining stage where depth and confidence often matter more than headline plays. The real work begins when the calendar flips to September, and the tape starts to resemble real outcomes.

Highlights

The August tape keeps feeding the season’s early conversations, with little room for certainty.