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Giants Offense Sputters, Rookie QB Dart Poised to Take Over
8 Sep
Summary
- Giants offense struggles under Wilson, scoring just 6 points
- Rookie QB Dart impresses in preseason, may start by end of September
- Giants' offensive line play a major concern under Daboll and Schoen
On September 8, 2025, the New York Giants suffered a disappointing 21-6 loss to the Washington Commanders, leaving many fans questioning the team's direction at the quarterback position. Veteran QB Russell Wilson, acquired in the offseason, completed just 17-of-37 passes for 168 yards, failing to ignite the Giants' offense.
The struggles of the Giants' offense have been a recurring issue under the regime of head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen over the past couple of seasons. A major factor has been the poor performance of the offensive line, which has hampered the team's ability to move the ball effectively.
In the aftermath of the loss, there is growing speculation that the Giants may turn to rookie QB Jaxson Dart, who was impressive during the preseason, as the starter by the end of September. ESPN's Dan Graziano believes that this is not an overreaction, as the Giants have already trusted Dart to be the backup quarterback and have implemented specific packages to take advantage of his running ability.
While some Giants fans want to wait until star left tackle Andrew Thomas is healthy before starting Dart, the team's need for wins in 2025 may force their hand. Dart's athleticism and potential could provide a much-needed spark for the Giants' offense, which has struggled to find consistency. However, if Dart does not perform well, it could spell the end of Daboll and Schoen's tenure with the team, leading to another rebuild in 2026.
