Fans Rally for Dart as Russell Wilson Struggles against Chiefs
Against the Kansas City Chiefs, Russell Wilson had a challenging game, unlike his impressive performance in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys. The New York Giants quarterback struggled, completing 18 out of 32 passes for 160 yards and throwing two interceptions in a 22-9 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday night. Fans at MetLife Stadium called for Jaxson Dart to replace Wilson after his second interception, and Dart took the field for three plays.
Jaxson Dart, the Giants' 25th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, made a brief appearance during the game, completing an RPO play for 3 yards in the third quarter and handing off the ball twice in the fourth quarter. One of the handoffs gained 9 yards, setting up a first down, while the other gained 3 yards. Rookie running back Cam Skattebo had a solid performance, gaining 61 receiving yards and adding 60 rushing yards along with a touchdown.
The Giants played most of the game without their primary kicker, Graham Gano, who was dealing with a groin injury. Gano returned in the fourth quarter and scored a 25-yard field goal, bringing the score to 16-9 in favor of the Chiefs. In the first half, a field-goal attempt by Giants punter Jamie Gillan was blocked by Chiefs linebacker Ashton Gillotte, maintaining a tied score of 6.
The Chiefs secured their first win of the season, improving to 1-2, while the Giants remained winless at 0-3. Despite a remarkable performance in Week 2, Russell Wilson struggled in this game as the Giants' offense faced difficulties. Wilson's intentional grounding penalty nullified a promising play late in the game. The standout performer for the Giants was Cam Skattebo, who contributed significantly with 60 rushing yards and a touchdown on 10 carries, along with 61 receiving yards on six receptions.
After a lackluster offensive display, questions may arise about Wilson's starting position, especially with the emergence of Jaxson Dart. Fans showed enthusiasm when Dart entered the game and disappointment when he left, indicating a potential dilemma for the coaching staff. The kicking issues that plagued the Giants in the past resurfaced in this game, with Gano's injury impacting the team's strategy early on. Despite Gano's successful field goal attempt upon his return, the Giants faced challenges due to the disrupted game plan.