Summary
Jaxson Dart, a rookie quarterback for the New York Giants, joined Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes in achieving a rare NFL accomplishment. Dart became one of only two quarterbacks since 1991 to lead their team to a touchdown on the opening drive in each of their first three career starts. Despite mixed performance outcomes, Dart shows promise early in his NFL career.
Key Facts
- Jaxson Dart is a rookie quarterback for the New York Giants.
- Dart led the Giants to a win in his NFL debut against the Los Angeles Chargers.
- He joined Patrick Mahomes as the only quarterbacks since 1991 to lead their team to a touchdown on the opening drive in each of their first three career starts.
- In his first 10 quarters as a starter, Dart recorded 440 passing yards, four passing touchdowns, and two interceptions.
- He also contributed 147 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in that span.
- The Giants faced the Philadelphia Eagles on "Thursday Night Football" after an earlier loss to the New Orleans Saints.
- The Giants will have a 10-day break before playing against the Denver Broncos.
