Jaxson Dart directed the Giants through a sharp first-team performance in the second preseason game, finishing 14 of 16 for 137 yards, capping the second-half drive with a TD pass to Greg Dulcich, and scoring on a goal-line plunge. The display positioned him as a compelling candidate in the Giants’ QB future, with 13 straight completions across a stretch of the game helping to build hype for a potential early-season window if he remains in the mix.
Russell Wilson answered for the Jets with an electric 80-yard moon ball to Beaux Collins, but also gifted Beaux a late interception on a miscommunication. Wilson’s night showcased big-play flair but left questions about rhythm and turnover risk. Justin Fields opened with two run-heavy series for the Jets, going 1-of-5 for 4 yards before Folk’s 38-yard field goal, reinforcing a rougher path for the Jets’ passing attack in these early exhibitions.
Injury and absences colored the night: Xavier Gipson left the game with a shoulder issue for the Jets, Sauce Gardner did not play due to a sore calf, and Malik Nabers remained out for the Giants. Up next, the Jets host Philadelphia and the Giants welcome New England, setting the stage for further clarity on offensive roles, QB competition dynamics, and which players emerge as fantasy-viable targets behind the top pass-catchers.
