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Giants Name Jameis Winston Starting QB vs Titans

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 2:03 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The New York Giants will start Jameis Winston at quarterback against the Tennessee Titans in Week 3.
Winston, on a $13 million extension, completed 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards and one interception versus Rams.
Jaxson Dart underwent knee surgery to repair his meniscus, MCL and PCL, ending his 2026 season.
GM Joe Schoen, per Tom Pelissero, is exploring trade targets and free agents while promoting Jake Haener as Winston’s backup.

History

Historical Context

After a decade of losing seasons, the St. Louis Rams hired Dick Vermeil in 1997 and, when starter Trent Green tore his ACL in the 1999 preseason, backup Kurt Warner became the starter. Warner threw for 4,353 yards and 41 touchdowns, leading the “Greatest Show on Turf” to a 13-3 record and a Super Bowl XXXIV win, a turnaround that sparked NFL teams’ focus on high-scoring offenses.

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Story summary

The New York Giants will start Jameis Winston at quarterback against the Tennessee Titans in Week 3.
Winston, on a $13 million extension, completed 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards and one interception versus Rams.
Jaxson Dart underwent knee surgery to repair his meniscus, MCL and PCL, ending his 2026 season.
GM Joe Schoen, per Tom Pelissero, is exploring trade targets and free agents while promoting Jake Haener as Winston’s backup.

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