The Jaxson Dart era in New York got off to a strong start as the rookie finished off his first drive as a starter in the NFL with a 15-yard touchdown run. The Giants are going up-tempo in the Ole Miss’ product’s first game. The bad news is star wide receiver Malik Nabers was carted off with a left knee injury. Nabers went up for a deep ball and as he planted he hurt his knee.
Dart has looked efficient so far in the first half in leading the Giants to a 13-10 halftime lead (7 of 11 for 59 yards; six carries for 44 yards and a TD), but the rookie began grabbing his left hamstring to stretch it out late in the first half and was noticeably limping on the last drive before halftime as the Chargers have turned up the pressure.
The Giants were up 13-3 with 26 seconds left in the first half, but allowed a 36-yard score from Justin Herbert to Quentin Johnston.
For Los Angeles, Herbert has taken a number of hits and has been under pressure from the Giants’ defensive line much of the first half.
Can Dart continue to lead the Giants in the second half? Or will his hamstring injury and the loss of Nabers be too much to overcome against the unbeaten Chargers? Follow along in the live blog below as we break down this matchup as it happens.
Where to Watch Giants vs. Chargers live
Date: Sunday, Sept. 28 | Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Metlife Stadium (East Rutherford)
TV: CBS | Stream: Paramount+ (Try for free)
Spread: Chargers -6, O/U 44.5 (Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook)