EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- It was the question hovering over the New York Giants ever since the 2025 NFL draft in late April.

When were they going to turn to rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart ?

There were plans and hopes and dreams of Russell Wilson magically finding the fountain of youth while serving as the bridge quarterback to the No. 25 pick out of Ole Miss. It didn't matter. The answer ultimately was Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers .

Dart will be the Giants' starter against the Chargers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday ( 1 p.m. ET, CBS ). The decision came down Tuesday after coach Brian Daboll left the door open to a change on Monday.

At that point, it was over. There was no turning back. Dart starts and Wilson will be the backup.

This was always going to be the way

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