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Giants Claim First Win: Dart Shines Despite Injury

9/29/2025

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Summary

Dart Leads Giants

Jaxson Dart led the Giants to a 21-18 win over the Chargers, their first victory this season.
Dart rushed for a TD and threw another, finishing with 111 passing yards and 54 rushing yards, despite hamstring injury.
Giants' defense intercepted Justin Herbert twice; Herbert went 23 of 41 for 203 yards, and Malik Nabers suffered a potential season-ending ACL tear.

Summary

Giants Start Dart

New York Giants (0-3) host Los Angeles Chargers (3-0) on September 28, 2025, at MetLife Stadium, 1 p.m. ET, with the CBS network (CBS) broadcasting and Fubo/Paramount+ streaming.
The Giants start rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart after Russell Wilson's poor performances.
The Chargers, off a comeback win at Denver, are favored.
Justin Herbert has thrown for 868 yards and six touchdowns.

History

Historical Context

The New York Giants' victory in Super Bowl XLII in 2007, where they defeated the previously undefeated New England Patriots 17-14, marked a significant moment in NFL history. Quarterback Eli Manning's leadership, with 3,336 passing yards that season, exemplified the team's resilience. Today, rookie Jaxson Dart seeks to emulate this spirit, aiming to revitalize the Giants after a challenging start.

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Dart Leads Giants

Jaxson Dart led the Giants to a 21-18 win over the Chargers, their first victory this season.
Dart rushed for a TD and threw another, finishing with 111 passing yards and 54 rushing yards, despite hamstring injury.
Giants' defense intercepted Justin Herbert twice; Herbert went 23 of 41 for 203 yards, and Malik Nabers suffered a potential season-ending ACL tear.

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