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🐊 Giants name Jaxson Dart QB2 as WR help waits; Kafka resets offense, defense targets Commanders

Published:12:08 PM
Updated:9/3/2025
Source:giantsgator.com

Rookie Jaxson Dart wins QB2 behind Russell Wilson. Giants bypass veteran WR help and lean on youth. Mike Kafka touts a vertical push. Defense aims to rattle Jayden Daniels in Week 1. Execs, rankings and predictions set the bar — plus how to watch.

Giants name Jaxson Dart QB2 as WR help waits; Kafka resets offense, defense targets Commanders

Jaxson Dart rose to QB2 behind Russell Wilson as the Giants posted their Week 1 depth chart. New York passed on veteran WR help and will lean on youth. Mike Kafka takes back play calls with a vertical plan. The defense targets Jayden Daniels in Washington.

Depth chart: Dart up to QB2

  • Paul Schwartz, nypost.com: Giants reward Jaxson Dart for a standout camp; Winston drops to QB3. Read More

  • CBS Sports, cbssports.com: Dart listed as QB2; Daboll mum on any promotion timeline. Read More

  • Patricia Traina, si.com: Dart slotted as No. 2 on unofficial Week 1 chart. Read More

  • ClutchPoints, clutchpoints.com: Dart will back up Wilson in Week 1. Read More

  • The Athletic, nytimes.com: Giants name rookie Dart Wilson’s primary backup. Read More

  • SNY.tv, sny.tv: Dart opens the season as QB2. Read More

  • Fireside Giants, youtube.com: Reaction to depth chart; should Dart be QB2? Read More

  • Paul Schwartz, nypost.com: Dart is more than Wilson’s understudy. Read More

WR room and lingering roster questions

  • Alexander Wilson, empiresportsmedia.com: Giants pass on Gabe Davis; bet on UDFAs like Beaux Collins. Read More

  • Paul Schwartz, nypost.com: Boom-or-bust roster areas still loom. Read More

Offense: Kafka’s second act and fast starts

  • Pat Leonard, nydailynews.com: Kafka’s play-calling return aims to unlock the deep ball. Read More

  • Locked On Giants, youtube.com: Why fast starts matter; can Wilson revive the vertical game? Read More

  • Patricia Traina, si.com: Giants not worried about slow-start history. Read More

  • Stephen Lebitsch, si.com: Malik Nabers among NFL’s most intriguing players. Read More

Week 1 plan: Hit Washington where it hurts

  • Anthony Rivardo, empiresportsmedia.com: Elite DL could expose Commanders’ weakness. Read More

  • Anthony Rivardo, empiresportsmedia.com: Keys to beating Jayden Daniels. Read More

  • Fireside Giants, youtube.com: Abdul Carter vs. Jayden Daniels film breakdown. Read More

  • Alex House, si.com: Paulson Adebo tabbed as Giants’ X-factor. Read More

  • Alexander Wilson, empiresportsmedia.com: Corner battle heating up; Daboll won’t name starter. Read More

The bar: Execs, rankings, predictions and how to watch

  • The Athletic, nytimes.com: NFC execs rank the field; Giants face a jumbled conference. Read More

  • Patricia Traina, si.com: Giants still near the bottom of MMQB power poll. Read More

  • Mark Cannizzaro, nypost.com: NFC East preview and predictions. Read More

  • Howie Kussoy, nypost.com: Season forecasts across all 32 teams. Read More

  • The Athletic, nytimes.com: Fan Hope-O-Meter results. Read More

  • SNY.tv, sny.tv: Giants game-by-game predictions. Read More

  • The Athletic, nytimes.com: How to watch the 2025 Giants. Read More

  • Giants Nation Show, youtube.com: Jordan Raanan’s season preview insights. Read More

Player notes

  • Matthew Legros, empiresportsmedia.com: RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. sets big goals. Read More

  • Patricia Traina, si.com: Tracy reflects on growth from rookie year. Read More

  • ClutchPoints, clutchpoints.com: Russell Wilson says he’s “grateful” ahead of debut. Read More

Team show

  • New York Giants, youtube.com: Big Blue Kickoff Live breaks down Commanders matchup. Read More

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