The New York Giants got hit with a brutal blow this week, and it could totally swing the Seahawks’ Week 13 road game on December 13th. Quarterback Jaxson Dart, who was making waves early this season, suffered a knee injury that NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo are reporting is way worse than first thought, possibly even season-ending. This news drops as the Hawks prepare for their Sunday matchup against the Washington Commanders, who will be without their starting QB Jayden Daniels due to a dislocated elbow. It’s clear the injury bug is making its rounds in the NFC.
Dart’s Early Season Promise Derailed
Man, you gotta feel for Dart, even if he’s not wearing blue and green. This guy looked legit! He got injured on the opening drive of the Giants’ 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, taking a hard hit from defensive end Byron Young and colliding with linebacker Josaiah Stewart. He was immediately taken to the locker room and didn’t return. While Giants head coach John Harbaugh is saying “evaluations are ongoing” and the team hasn’t made final decisions yet, the MRI results are out there: a knee injury “more severe than anticipated.” Sources indicate he’s sidelined an extended period, potentially even the entire season. This is a brutal hit for a Giants team that actually looked like they were on the rise after a surprising 28-20 upset win over division rival Dallas in Week 1. In that game, Dart was slinging it for a near-perfect 230 yards and three touchdowns, plus he added 54 yards on the ground. That kind of dual-threat talent is exactly what you build around.
What This Means for Our Hawks’ December Clash
Now, the big question for us 12s is what this means for the Seahawks’ Week 13 road game against the Giants. That game is on December 13th, so there’s still some time. But let’s be real, even if he avoids season-ending surgery, an “extended period of time” on the sidelines means it’s a long shot Dart suits up against us. If he can’t go, veteran Jameis Winston would presumably handle duties under center. But Winston looked rusty filling in on Monday, throwing for only 111 yards and an interception. They also have Jake Haener on their practice squad. Having their starting quarterback would be a significant boost for the Giants, who are actually trying to grab their first playoff berth since 2022. This injury changes everything for them. And for us? The Hawks will be coming off a shortened week, having to play Dallas on Monday Night Football before heading to New York, meaning only six days of prep. The last time the two teams squared off, on November 6, 2024, the Giants emerged on top 29-20. Dart’s health could absolutely be the deciding factor this time around.
This news about Dart is massive. While nothing is set in stone yet, with “evaluations ongoing,” the early reports suggest the Seahawks might just get a major break against a tough Giants team looking for revenge. Keep an eye on the injury updates, but for now, it looks like a potentially clearer path for our Hawks as December rolls around.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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