Week 2 of the NFL season just slammed us with a serious injury bug, and nobody feels it more than the teams who lost their starting quarterbacks. Young guns Jaxson Dart, Caleb Williams, and Jayden Daniels all went down in their respective games, getting knocked out with injuries. It’s a nasty trend already, with other high-impact players also sidelined for multiple weeks, but the situation with Dart and the New York Giants is straight-up wild.
The Dart Debacle: High Panic For Big Blue
The Giants rolled into “Monday Night Football” in Week 2 feeling good after their 28-20 upset over the Dallas Cowboys on “Sunday Night Football.” All that optimism? Gone. On the opening drive, quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury, limping off the field clutching his left knee in pain. New York ruled him out by halftime. ESPN later reported initial tests point to a sprained MCL. You know the drill, right? We’re all holding our breath.
But here’s where it gets wild. While Giants general manager Joe Schoen told ESPN’s Laura Rutledge that Dart is “going to be OK,” the internet was doing its detective work. Someone reportedly lip-read the Giants’ trainer telling Head Coach John Harbaugh that Dart would be out “four to six weeks.” Talk about mixed signals! Dart was seen walking the sidelines in street clothes during the second half, which is good, but missing a month or more is disastrous for any team, especially this early.
What’s Next for New York and the League’s QBs?
With Dart potentially out for a month plus, the Giants are leaning on backup Jameis Winston. He threw for 111 yards and an interception on 11 of 27 passing, which, let’s be honest, wasn’t exactly an inspiring performance. The Giants do have a “soft” schedule coming up, with home games against the 0-2 Tennessee Titans and the 1-1 Arizona Cardinals, then a road trip to face the 0-2 Washington Commanders in Week 5. That’s a crucial stretch to navigate without their starter.
However, things stiffen up in Week 6 with the 1-1 New Orleans Saints, a visit to the 0-2 Houston Texans in Week 7, and then a road game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Without Dart, this could quickly spiral for New York. It’s not just Dart, though. Williams and Daniels also got knocked out of their games, adding to the growing list of early-season quarterback concerns across the league. You just hate to see these young guys get hurt so early.
While other teams are struggling with key injuries, our Seahawks are looking strong. Remember that verified score? Seattle absolutely crushed the Arizona Cardinals 31-7. It’s a good sign for the Emerald City as we look forward to next week. Let’s hope for clean games across the league and quicker returns for all these injured players.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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