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Jones Shines, Giants Bench Wilson; Texans Remain Winless

9/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Daniel Jones of the Indianapolis Colts emerges as a surprising MVP candidate, leading in efficiency.
The New York Giants bench Russell Wilson for rookie Jaxson Dart, who will start against the 3-0 Chargers.
Texans stay winless with a 30th-ranked expected points added per play (EPA) metric, raising concerns about quarterback C.J. Stroud; Dolphins' defense regresses, contributing to a 0-3 start.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's introduction of the pass interference rule in 1978 transformed gameplay, enhancing quarterback performance. This shift is evident in Dan Marino's 1984 season, where he surpassed 5,000 passing yards. Today, Daniel Jones's rise as an MVP candidate and the New York Giants' decision to bench veteran Russell Wilson for rookie Jaxson Dart underscore the league's focus on developing young talent and performance metrics.

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Story summary

Daniel Jones of the Indianapolis Colts emerges as a surprising MVP candidate, leading in efficiency.
The New York Giants bench Russell Wilson for rookie Jaxson Dart, who will start against the 3-0 Chargers.
Texans stay winless with a 30th-ranked expected points added per play (EPA) metric, raising concerns about quarterback C.J. Stroud; Dolphins' defense regresses, contributing to a 0-3 start.

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