Various reports in recent weeks have suggested New York Giants rookie Jaxson Dart could see NFL regular-season action in a few weeks. However, a new report on Sunday suggests he could actually be in action in Week 1.
"The Giants have prepared a package of plays for their first-round rookie quarterback in the game plan for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Washington Commanders , sources say, after three impressive showings from Dart in the preseason convinced the team he's ready for regular-season action," NFL Network revealed this morning.
However, the outlet did caution that it is far from a guarantee that the first-round pick will take the field later today. It will all depend on "game flow, situational strategy, and how starter Russell Wilson performs" on Sunday.
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Even if he does not get snaps against the Commanders this weekend, it guarantees he will be in action earlier than many expected a few months ago. Early in the Summer, projections had Dart getting into games during the second half of the season if New York's playoff hopes were in doubt.
However, a recent prediction from The Athletic's Dan Duggan suggested Week 3 could be in play if Wilson struggles and the Giants open the season 0-2. Last week, the New York showed how high they are on the young QB when they made him their official QB2 . Over veteran signal caller, and free agent addition, Jameis Winston .
Jaxson Dart completed 32 of 47 passes for 372 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions in the preseason.
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