EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart left Sunday's 29-21 loss to the Washington Commanders early in the fourth quarter to be examined for a concussion and later said he was surprised to be taken out at the time.

It was the fifth time in 10 games dating to the preseason that the rookie was forced to leave a game to be checked for a concussion.

Dart missed two plays Sunday before being cleared. He returned and threw an incompletion into the end zone on fourth down.

"It was a big thing that happened in the game," Dart said.

The Giants had first-and-goal from the 1-yard line with 11:38 remaining when Dart faked a pitch out left to running back Tyrone Tracy Jr . and ran straight up the middle. He was sandwiched by Commanders defensive linemen Eddie Gol

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