EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — It was never going to be easy for the New York Giants, but Jaxson Dart gave them the boost they needed to stop their 0-3 skid and earn their first win of the season.
Dart operated at a brisk pace. He relied heavily on the run game, rushing for 54 yards and handing the ball off to Cam Skattebo 25 times, as the Giants’ running back rushed for 79 yards.
The rookie quarterback completed 13 of 20 passes. He struggled to complete several long, down-field passes, but showed flashes of brilliance throughout the Giants’ 21-18 win Sunday over the Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium — mostly on his own legs.
Dart’s first drive was an indication of what the 22-year-old can offer the Giants moving forward. New York gained 89 yards on nine plays, capped off by a 15-yard touc