New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart started the 2026 season in the most familiar way possible for Giants’ fans: A trip to the blue tent to be evaluated for a concussion, followed immediately by a touchdown on an improvised pass play.
The headline of the day was the two-play sequence to end the first quarter and start the second. Dart took a massive hit from Jay Ward of the Minnesota Vikings on a second-and-10 when Dart failed to identify the blitzer and running back Tyrone Tracy failed to pick up the blitz.
How it feels getting blown out in your Week 1 fantasy matchup pic.twitter.com/CEbT6gocpk
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Dart got up gingerly after the hit and was immediately called to the blue tent to be evaluated for a concussion while Giants fans held their breath. Dart returned after missing two plays, and found Malachi Fields for an improvised 15-yard touchdown pass.
Such a Jaxson Dart play.
— Nick Falato (@nickfalato) August 15, 2026
Dart leaves the medical tent, play breaks down, he extends, and finds rookie Malachi Fields for a tuddy.
Elite job by Fields to work upfield after the drag and find space in the back of the EZ. pic.twitter.com/p971QwKVl6
Dart completed 3 of 4 passes (75%) for 26 yards (6.5 per attempt) and a touchdown. Dart was also sacked twice, once on each drive.
This was about what we’ve come to expect from Dart: Big hits, big plays, and play that seems more impressive than his stats. Dart left the game after his touchdown and will now go back to practice with a list of things to work on.