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Giants QB Dart Out for MNF With Knee Injury
Confirmed
In Short: The injury occurred with 11:20 remaining in the first quarter, and Dart's leg bent awkwardly as he remained on the ground. The game stopped, and ABC/ESPN went to a commercial break while Giants staff checked on Dart.
Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants' quarterback, limped off the field during the first quarter of their Monday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, sandwiched between two Rams defenders, Josaiah Stewart and Byron Young, on a third-and-8 play.
Dart went to the blue medical tent for further evaluation. Sideline reporter Laura Rutledge later shared that Dart did not go to the room players typically use for imaging, but this did not rule out the possibility of further medical checks.
Backup quarterback Jameis Winston replaced Dart while he was being checked out. However, Winston struggled to get the Giants moving effectively in several appearances.
The injury is believed to be a knee issue, and Dart's status is uncertain. A video circulating on X showed a member of head coach John Harbaugh's staff suggesting Dart could be out for four to six weeks, though this is not confirmed.
In addition to Dart's injury, wide receiver Malik Nabers, who had just returned from a long injury absence, was also visibly in pain after suffering an apparent arm injury during the first half.
The Rams, already without Myles Garrett due to knee surgery and placed on injured reserve, face a challenging game against the Giants, who showed significant improvement in their season-opening win against the Dallas Cowboys.
The Rams need a victory and a healthy roster to stay on track for what was expected to be a championship season.
With two top NFL players out and a Giants squad that showed major improvement in its debut, the Rams' early season could be in jeopardy.
Receiver Puka Nacua also appeared on the injury report with a hip issue, compounding the Rams' roster problems.
What this adds
The Rams lost their season opener with virtually every player underperforming, and now face a key Week 2 matchup against the Giants with significant roster issues.
The status of Dart's injury remains unclear, and it is uncertain whether he will be out for four to six weeks as initially suggested.
Background
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.
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, limped off the field during the first quarter of their Monday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, sandwiched between two Rams defenders, Josaiah Stewart and Byron Young, on a third-and-8 play.
- Dart went to the blue medical tent for further evaluation. Sideline reporter Laura Rutledge later shared that Dart did not go to the room players typically use for imaging, but this did not rule out the possibility of further medical checks.
- Backup quarterback Jameis Winston replaced Dart while he was being checked out. However, Winston struggled to get the Giants moving effectively in several appearances.
- The injury is believed to be a knee issue, and Dart's status is uncertain. A video circulating on X showed a member of head coach John Harbaugh's staff suggesting Dart could be out for four to six weeks, though this is not confirmed.
- In addition to Dart's injury, wide receiver Malik Nabers, who had just returned from a long injury absence, was also visibly in pain after suffering an apparent arm injury during the first half.
- The Rams, already without Myles Garrett due to knee surgery and placed on injured reserve, face a challenging game against the Giants, who showed significant improvement in their season-opening win against the Dallas Cowboys.
- The Rams need a victory and a healthy roster to stay on track for what was expected to be a championship season.
- With two top NFL players out and a Giants squad that showed major improvement in its debut, the Rams' early season could be in jeopardy.
- Receiver Puka Nacua also appeared on the injury report with a hip issue, compounding the Rams' roster problems.
What's still developing
- 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's leg bent awkwardly, and he remained on the ground.
- 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.
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