4 things we learned from the Giants’ 21-18 victory over the Chargers

The stakes were high at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Brian Daboll could have waited until next week to make Jaxson Dart the New York Giants’ starter at quarterback to face the 0-3 New Orleans Saints, who have given up 90 points, on the road. Instead, he decided to have Dart face the 3-0 Los Angeles Chargers, who had only given up 50 points, at home, where the boo birds were out in force last week. In principle this might temporarily silence the critics, who would be likely to cut Dart some slack. On the other hand, another desultory offensive performance might cast further doubt on the reputations of Daboll and offensive coordinator as offensive gurus.

That wasn’t the only gamble. The Giants decided only to have two running backs active with injured Tyrone Tracy Jr. out, rather than elevati