EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Getting snaps with the first-team offense, then throwing for a landing and operating for one more with the backups, Jaxson Dart shined in his new residence stadium debut for the New York Giants as a part of a 31-12 victory in opposition to the Jets on Saturday evening in every staff’s second preseason sport.
The rookie first-round choose whom the Giants envision as their long-term franchise quarterback bought an opportunity to point out somewhat little bit of how he may contribute within the close to future by subbing in for starter Russell Wilson mid-drive and connecting with Theo Johnson on a 30-yard go. Dart capped a 71-yard second half-opening drive with a TD throw to Greg Dulcich and scored on a goal-line sneak to complete one other after finishing 13 consecutive passes.
Dart was 14 of 16 for 137 yards, delivering on the hype below the lights at MetLife Stadium earlier than giving method to Jameis Winston.
Wilson had his personal spotlight, throwing his so-called “moon ball” to undrafted free agent Beaux Collins for an 80-yard acquire. The 36-year-old had one other intercepted due to a miscommunication with Collins, his remaining throw of a 4 of seven, 108-yard efficiency.
Whereas the Giants (2-0) bought clicking, questions stay on offense for Justin Fields and the Jets (1-1). He left after two run-heavy collection 1 of 5 for 4 yards, with Nick People’s 38-yard area purpose the one factors the starters bought on the board.
That efficiency got here after Fields, signed to a two-year, $40 million deal to exchange Aaron Rodgers, was 3 of 4 for 42 yards and a 13-yard TD run within the exhibition opener at Inexperienced Bay final Saturday.
Fields and the Jets’ passing offense have largely struggled to supply persistently in coaching camp, however first-year coach Aaron Glenn has insisted that Fields is creating properly and doing all that has been requested of him.
INJURIES
Jets: Kick returner Xavier Gipson left with a shoulder harm within the first half. Cornerback Sauce Gardner didn’t play as he nurses a sore calf.
Giants: Prime receiver Malik Nabers remained out after lacking joint practices between these groups this week and sitting out the preseason opener final weekend at Buffalo.
COMING UP
Jets: Host defending Tremendous Bowl champion Philadelphia on Friday evening.
Giants: Host New England on Thursday evening.
