Giants Maintain Wilson QB Role, Dart Development Ahead Cowboys

The New York Giants are maintaining their support for veteran quarterback Russell Wilson despite his poor Week 1 performance, with head coach Brian Daboll confirming Wilson will start in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys. However, the team is giving practice reps to rookie Jaxson Dart, a first-round pick, signaling a potential transition in the near future as they prepare for various scenarios, including a Dart package on game day. The Giants face significant challenges with key injuries, particularly left tackle Andrew Thomas being inactive again, complicating Wilson's situation. Fans and insiders alike are clamoring for Dart's promotion following Wilson's struggles, and NFL analyst Adam Schefter has suggested that the Giants’ approach resembles the Buffalo Bills’ gradual transition from Nathan Peterman to Josh Allen, with Dart's time expected to come soon. While the organization expresses no immediate urgency to bench Wilson, pressure is mounting, and a change could happen quickly if the team continues to lose. The Giants are balancing the need to stabilize their offense with Wilson against the developmental benefits of giving Dart playing time, especially in a tough NFC East division.