NEW ORLEANS — As he was preparing for his 84th NFL game, veteran guard Jon Runyan Jr. knew that breaking in a rookie quarterback was a full-time deal, that everyone is involved in the process and that everything is a new experience for the new kid in the huddle. Runyan also knew time and place was important.

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“I think it will help being at home, first game, he’ll be able to hear at least,’’ Runyan said.

Oh yes, Jaxson Dart was able to hear last week, as he made his first NFL start, and it was no coincidence that the Giants, after opening the season with three losses, won their first game this season, beating the Chargers 21-18.

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