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Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart leaves the Rams game with a knee injury
Inglewood, CaliforniaPublished 22 Sep 2026
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Jaxson Dart left the Giants' Monday night loss in Inglewood after a hit to his left knee. Reports called it an MCL sprain, X-rays were negative, and an MRI is set for Tuesday.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart left Monday night's 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium with a left knee injury on the opening drive. An NFL Network report said he sprained his MCL, coach John Harbaugh called that description in the neighborhood, and X-rays were negative ahead of a Tuesday MRI. Jameis Winston finished the game. Malik Nabers, Brian Burns, and Andrew Thomas also left with injuries.
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Facts
Jaxson Dart's left knee bent awkwardly in the air.
A cart was ready for Jaxson Dart, and he walked slowly down the sideline instead.
Jaxson Dart completed 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns in a Week 1 win over the Cowboys.
The Giants punted after the failed third-down play.
The Giants face the Titans, the Cardinals, and the Commanders in Weeks 3 through 6.
Opinion
CBS Sports called the end of that opening drive concerning.
CBS Sports said Jaxson Dart's second season was off to a roaring start before the injury.
CBS Sports called the Cowboys game the best of Jaxson Dart's young career by passer rating and a sign he was leveling up.
CBS Sports said the Giants could stay afloat if Jaxson Dart misses time.
CBS Sports called Jameis Winston a capable backup with immense starting experience.
CBS Sports called the Giants' coming schedule quite favorable.
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Facts
The Giants play the Titans on Sunday at 1 p.m. at MetLife Stadium.
The Giants will not decide on a quarterback until they have all the information.
Jaxson Dart became the first quarterback to open a season with at least three passing touchdowns, 50 rushing yards, and a 130 passer rating.
The injury came on the seventh play from scrimmage.
Jameis Winston was sacked twice.
The Rams recorded eight quarterback hits and 10 passes defensed.
Jake Haener, a third-year pro, is the Giants' third quarterback on the practice squad.
Opinion
Giants.com said that belief was a relief for John Harbaugh and the team.
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Published 22 Sep 2026 accessed 22 Sep 2026
Facts
John Harbaugh declined to confirm the MCL report after the game.
The late report did not give a prognosis or a timeline for Jaxson Dart's return.
Jaxson Dart was under pressure and jumped to throw downfield.
Jaxson Dart was later carted off to get X-rays.
Jaxson Dart was evaluated for concussions five times as a rookie.
The Rams are 1-1.
Opinion
Yahoo Sports called the end-of-game report relatively good news despite a significant injury and a tough loss.
Yahoo Sports said the injury looked serious as soon as it happened.
Yahoo Sports said Dart and the Giants are hoping the injury is less serious than first feared.
Yahoo Sports said Jameis Winston struggled to move the offense and the Rams' win was dominant.
Giants' John Harbaugh: Jaxson Dart knee injury 'in the neighborhood' of sprained MCL
Published 22 Sep 2026 accessed 22 Sep 2026
Facts
Jaxson Dart never returned to the game.
The third-and-8 pass fell incomplete.
Jameis Winston failed to lead the Giants into the end zone.
Malik Nabers went up for a Jameis Winston pass while contending with Trent McDuffie.
Brian Burns led the NFC with 16.5 sacks last season.
Brian Burns had two tackles on Monday night.
Opinion
NFL.com said Jameis Winston struggled mightily in relief.
NFL.com said the injury seemed as if it could have been worse.
NFL.com called it a rough night and said the other injuries did not look serious.
NFL.com called Winston's stat line paltry.
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Published 21 Sep 2026 accessed 22 Sep 2026
Facts
The Giants would not let Jaxson Dart return.
Cam Skattebo said doctors told Jaxson Dart he should sit out, and that was the decision.
Jaxson Dart was unavailable for comment after the game.
Malik Nabers, Brian Burns, and Andrew Thomas are not expected to miss significant time.
Cam Skattebo said the Giants talked and have a long season.
Cam Skattebo said Jaxson Dart came to the sideline and gave the team energy.
Jaxson Dart was not the only Giants star who left in the first half.
Trent McDuffie knocked down a pass intended for Malik Nabers.
Malik Nabers said his shoulder is OK.
Brian Burns could not put weight on his leg as he left the field.
Malik Nabers had come back the previous week from a torn ACL.
Brian Burns said it eased his mind that the ankle injury was not serious.
Brian Burns left in a boot and took a golf cart to the team buses.
Brian Burns said he has dealt with this injury before.
Brian Burns said he will do everything he can to calm the ankle down.
Opinion
Cam Skattebo said that if Jaxson Dart feels he can play, he should play.
Cam Skattebo said sitting Dart out to get healthy would be the right decision.
ESPN said the Giants' offense barely resembled the previous week.
Cam Skattebo said it hurts to lose the starting quarterback because the offense revolves around him.
Cam Skattebo said the Giants trust Jameis Winston but could not execute.