New York Giants rolled to a 42-10 preseason win over the New England Patriots behind a crisp first-half showing from Jaxson Dart, who went 6-of-12 for 81 yards and a touchdown. The defense held when it mattered in the red zone, while the Giants’ backups piled on 28 more points after halftime, topping 30 in every preseason game this year. Darius Alexander, Trace Ford, Makari Page and Tomon Fox chipped in with stops and a Fox sack, underscoring a roster-building night that could affect late-round fantasy depth and roster decisions as rosters tighten.

In a game that wasn’t about the top units, the Giants still projected momentum into Week 1 conversations: Dart’s early-showing signals a real QB competition vibe, the defense flashed in the red zone, and the offense kept moving even without its stars. X reactions were plentiful, reflecting the optimism around Giants’ depth and potential fantasy contributors who may rise from the bench as the regular season approaches.