Rookie Jaxson Dart Shines Bright for Giants as Justin Fields Faces Career Crossroads with Jets

Dart came in after Wilson’s interception. After his strong performance last week against the Bills in his preseason debut, Dart was one of the biggest stories of the second week of the NFL preseason. He didn’t have enough time before halftime to make any more plays, throwing incomplete on his only other pass attempt in the first half.

Every August, the preseason clash between the New York Jets and Giants carries a bit more fire than your run-of-the-mill exhibition game . But this year? It’s all about the quarterbacks—fresh faces, veteran grit, and looming battles for the starting nod. The Giants rolled out Russell Wilson as their opening act, yet there’s a buzz humming loud and clear about rookie Jaxson Dart potentially stealing the spotlight sooner rather than later. On the Jets’ side, with Aaron Rodgers riding off into the sunset, Justin Fields steps in, promising a shift to a more dynamic, run-first offense but leaving plenty of questions hanging about his arm. Watching this game wasn’t just about scores — it was about catching glimpses of who might carry these franchises when the real season kicks off. Intrigued to dive deeper? LEARN MOREWilson’s deep passing is probably still his biggest strength, and he showed that on his first drive Saturday. He hit undrafted rookie Beaux Collins down the middle of the field for an 80-yard gain. Devin Singletary finished the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run.On the Giants’ side, Russell Wilson takes over as the starter but it seems inevitable that first-round pick Jaxson Dart will take over the starting job at some point this season. There has even been some thought that maybe Dart could make a push for the job in Week 1 if he has a great preseason, after playing very well at Buffalo last week.

On the Giants’ side, Russell Wilson takes over as the starter but it seems inevitable that first-round pick Jaxson Dart will take over the starting job at some point this season. There has even been some thought that maybe Dart could make a push for the job in Week 1 if he has a great preseason, after playing very well at Buffalo last week.

On the Giants’ side, Russell Wilson takes over as the starter but it seems inevitable that first-round pick Jaxson Dart will take over the starting job at some point this season. There has even been some thought that maybe Dart could make a push for the job in Week 1 if he has a great preseason, after playing very well at Buffalo last week.

Fields struggled to pass the ball. Through the Jets’ first two possessions he was just 1 of 5 for 4 yards. A third-down pass to Garrett Wilson was covered well and broken up, and the Jets settled for a field goal. Fields’ night was done after that. It’s not exactly the momentum the Jets wanted from their starting quarterback with the regular season getting closer.