Dart shines in Jets preseason showing

Jaxson Dart again shows potential, fueling talk about his role with the Giants.

Dart shines in Jets preseason showing

Jaxson Dart starred again for the Giants in a preseason game against the Jets. He went 14 for 16 through the air for 137 yards and a touchdown, then added two rushes for five yards and a rushing score. The numbers read clean, and the poise in the pocket stood out, with only the usual rookie reads to keep expectations in check.

Dart entered a drive with the starting unit and connected on a 30-yard screen to Theo Johnson. He then delivered a difficult, sidearm throw under pressure for another 30-yard gain. Russell Wilson started for the Jets and finished four completions for 108 yards with an interception, and Beaux Collins pulled in an 80-yard catch. The night reinforced the idea that Dart is entering the season in a serious, not fringe, discussion, even as the team stresses patience and development.

Dart is showing a blend of accuracy and improvisation that scouts watch for in a franchise quarterback. If this pace continues, the Week 1 discussion could tilt toward giving him real opportunity sooner than expected. Still, preseason results can be misleading; defenses and game plans change when the games count. The bigger question is how the Giants balance hype with a clear, workable path for his growth.

Beyond Dart, the situation tests the team’s roster math. A confident rookie could accelerate a long term plan, but hasty moves might undercut development or misread the room. As the summer progress shifts into September, the Giants face a choice about how quickly to elevate a young passer while preserving stability for the rest of the roster.

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The path from this summer moment to a steady season plan will test the Giants more than any one preseason game.