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Giants QB Dart Injured, Out for MNF
Confirmed
In Short: Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants' quarterback, was injured during the first quarter of their Monday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, limping off the field after being sandwiched between two Rams defenders.
Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants' quarterback, was injured during the first quarter of their Monday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, limping off the field after being sandwiched between two Rams defenders.
Dart's leg bent awkwardly during a third-and-8 play, and he remained on the ground as the game paused for a commercial break.
Giants staff checked on Dart for an extended period, and he was eventually taken to the blue medical tent.
According to sideline reporter Laura Rutledge, Dart did not go to the imaging room, but this did not rule out further medical evaluation.
Backup quarterback Jameis Winston replaced Dart, but struggled to move the offense effectively during his appearances.
The injury occurred just 11:20 into the first quarter, dealing a significant blow to the Giants' hopes of a strong start to the season.
Adding to the Giants' woes, wide receiver Malik Nabers, who had just returned from a long injury absence, was also seen in visible pain after suffering an apparent arm injury during the first half.
Coach John Harbaugh's staff reportedly told Dart he could be out for four to six weeks, though the exact injury status remains unclear.
The Giants had shown significant improvement in their season debut, defeating the Dallas Cowboys at home.
Despite the early setback, the Giants came into the game hot off their season-opening win and were optimistic about their prospects.
What this adds
The injury to Dart and potential absence of Nacua adds to the Giants' injury woes from last season, where Cam Skattebo and Nabers were both sidelined for most of the year.
Background
In the days leading up to the New York Giants' season opener, star receiver Malik Nabers faced a significant mental challenge before finally deciding to play.
What's confirmed
- Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants' quarterback, was injured during the first quarter of their Monday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, limping off the field after being sandwiched between two Rams defenders.
- Dart's leg bent awkwardly during a third-and-8 play, and he remained on the ground as the game paused for a commercial break.
- Giants staff checked on Dart for an extended period, and he was eventually taken to the blue medical tent.
- According to sideline reporter Laura Rutledge, Dart did not go to the imaging room, but this did not rule out further medical evaluation.
- Backup quarterback Jameis Winston replaced Dart, but struggled to move the offense effectively during his appearances.
- The injury occurred just 11:20 into the first quarter, dealing a significant blow to the Giants' hopes of a strong start to the season.
- Adding to the Giants' woes, wide receiver Malik Nabers, who had just returned from a long injury absence, was also seen in visible pain after suffering an apparent arm injury during the first half.
- Coach John Harbaugh's staff reportedly told Dart he could be out for four to six weeks, though the exact injury status remains unclear.
- The Giants had shown significant improvement in their season debut, defeating the Dallas Cowboys at home.
- Despite the early setback, the Giants came into the game hot off their season-opening win and were optimistic about their prospects.
What's still developing
- According to a Sunday report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Nacua’s status is trending unfavorably ahead of Monday night’s game against the Giants, which would mark two major absences for the Rams.
- However, with two top NFL players out and a Giants squad that showed major improvement in its debut, that outcome is a distinct possibility for the Rams early in what was supposed to be a championship season.
- The Los Angeles Rams face a key NFL Week 2 Monday Night Football matchup against the New York Giants, where they desperately need a victory and require their roster to be healthy and available.
- Garrett will not play against the Giants today because he has been placed on injured reserve following knee surgery.
- Receiver Puka Nacua appeared on the injury report with a hip issue.
- Thus, in under two weeks, the Rams lost their season opener — with virtually every player underperforming — then lost arguably the NFL’s best defensive player for a stretch, and could now be without one of the league’s top offensive players against the Giants.
- The Giants had an injury-plagued season last year, with Cam Skattebo and Nabers both lost for most of the season, and things seemed on the right track as they began this new campaign.
- Dart went to the blue medical tent for a while before another update arrived.
- Sideline reporter Laura Rutledge later shared that Dart didn't go to the room players typically go to for imaging to check on injuries, but that didn't mean he wouldn't go there eventually.
- More news: Colin Cowherd Calls Out Mike McDaniel After Chargers ‘Look Lost’ in Week 2 Loss Dart's injury occurred with 11:20 remaining in the first quarter on the seventh play from scrimmage, a third-and-8.
- Things may have become worse for the Giants from there.