Jaxson Dart has quickly captivated Giants fans after a remarkable NFL debut, leading to a 21-18 win over the previously undefeated Chargers on Sunday.
This rookie quarterback stepped in for Russell Wilson, who struggled at the beginning of the season with a 0-3 record. Dart shared with the Post that he’s also involved in e-commerce, promoting the top-selling NFL jersey and generating buzz among fans and the Giants community.
His No. 6 jersey has outsold established quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen across several platforms, including NFLShop.com and the Giants online store. It was a significant sales day for him, considering the Giants drafted him as the 25th overall pick from Ole Miss in this year’s NFL Draft.
Interestingly, he sold more merchandise on Sunday than he did the week before.
Dart completed 13 out of 20 passes for 111 yards, adding another 54 yards on the ground with a touchdown pass and a rushing touchdown. You could sense the excitement as he and coach Brian Daboll embraced on the field at MetLife Stadium after the victory.
“I think No. 6 really stepped up,” Daboll commented afterward. “He’s tough, and I had a feeling he would be.” It’s evident that the team has faith in him.
Sadly, Dart is now facing the challenge of leading the Giants’ offense without star receiver Malik Nabers, who suffered a season-ending ACL injury in his right knee during the second quarter on Sunday. The moment was painful to watch as Nabers clutched his leg and had to be helped off the field.
“Seeing my teammate go down like that is tough,” Dart expressed. “You really hate to see it.” It’s moments like these that really put things into perspective.
Nabers later shared a picture on Instagram, showing himself leaving the tunnel in his Giants gear, accompanied by a heartfelt caption that included a sad face and a broken heart emoji.
Looking ahead, the Giants are set to face the winless Saints in New Orleans this Sunday.
