New York Giants star quarterback Jaxson Dart went down with a lower leg injury early in their Monday Night Football clash against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. This week has been brutal for young NFL QBs, and Dart is the latest to fall victim to the injury bug, getting absolutely crushed in the backfield by the Rams’ defensive front. He was on the turf, writhing in obvious pain, a sight no fan wants to see from their signal-caller.
Immediate Concern For Dart’s Leg
Trainers helped Dart off the field and escorted him straight to the locker room. The good news, if you can call it that right now, is that according to the ESPN broadcast, Dart didn’t need X-rays. Still, the concern was palpable. Peyton and Eli Manning, calling the game on the ManningCast, immediately reacted with obvious worry for the young Giants quarterback’s leg, and you could feel it through the screen. It was clear from their faces this wasn’t just some bump or bruise.
A Red-Hot Start Suddenly Derailed?
This is a massive gut punch, especially after Dart’s red-hot start to the season in Week One against the Dallas Cowboys. He put on a show in that impressive win, completing 23-of-29 passes for 230 yards and throwing three touchdowns. He even added 54 yards on the ground, proving he’s a dual-threat menace that defenses have to account for. That kind of dynamic play is what gets a team fired up in the early going.
Giants fans are now on pins and needles, desperate for an official update from the team, which will hopefully come at halftime. We all hope Dart avoids any significant injury. Losing him after such a promising Week One could change the whole vibe for New York’s early season. You gotta feel for the guy.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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