Just one drive into their second game, the New York Giants got hit with a gut punch no team wants to see: quarterback Jaxson Dart went down, clutching his left knee in obvious pain against the Los Angeles Rams. It’s only the second game of the season, and already a major concern is hanging over their first-round signal-caller.
The Hit That Stopped New York Cold
The whole thing went down early in the first quarter during the Giants’ initial possession. Dart was trying to make a third-down pass, under pressure, and he jumped a little bit to get the ball downfield. That’s when it happened: he got absolutely sandwiched between multiple players, taking a direct hit to his knee. He was on the ground, holding his left knee, and it was clear from the look on his face he was in some serious pain. Head coach John Harbaugh rushed out to check on him, and honestly, the air just went out of the stadium. While the Rams managed a quick three-and-out, Dart eventually limped off the field without any assistance, walking straight to the locker room.
Jameis Takes Over, and Dart’s Past Lingers
As that next series began, it was Jameis Winston stepping in at quarterback for the Giants, a sight no New York fan wanted to see so early in the year. Dart was a first-round pick just last year, and he had a really promising rookie campaign. But there have been health concerns before, including some concussions, so this knee scare is just another gut-wrenching moment. The Giants were off to a great start this season, and now they’re left waiting for updates on their young QB. This isn’t how you want your early season to shake out, and everyone’s got their eyes on the medical reports coming out of New York.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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