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Blogging The Boys fantasy football takes on Jaxson Dart
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PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Dart, in his year two as a starter, outperformed Prescott in the Giants' 28-20 win; the source notes that instead of the Cowboys getting pressure on Dart like the Giants did on Prescott, Dallas dropped edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku into coverage, allowing Dart to lead a drive that resulted in an Isaiah Likely touchdown and a 14-7 Giants lead; Dart's ultra-confident performance helped the Giants establish a complete team with a new attitude under John Harbaugh.NegativeMatchupSep 14, 2026
Dart threw for 3+ touchdowns without any interceptions for the first time in his career on Sunday night against the Cowboys; this is only his second NFL season and he did not start every game last year, making the performance damning of the Cowboys defense's inability to generate pressure up front.PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
Dart led the Giants' opening drive with a big run that capitalized on the Cowboys' decision to punt on 4th and 1 instead of going for it. The source states 'Jaxson Dart toyed with them' and notes the Giants' drive led by Dart's big run gave New York the early lead they never relinquished. Dart was instrumental in the Giants' time-of-possession dominance throughout the game.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Dart was impressive, making good decisions all night and finding wide-open receivers in space in soft coverage. He threw a forced fumble that was recovered by a Giants offensive lineman, but otherwise executed the Giants' offense effectively, including a 55-yard, six-play touchdown drive in 29 seconds before halftime and a 74-yard, 12-play drive in the second half.NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026
Giants QB delivered a dominant Week 1 performance, completing 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards with 3 TDs and 0 INTs, plus 54 rushing yards including smart scrambles to avoid hits. Dart mixed well-timed runs to keep the Cowboys defense off balance, torching a new-look Dallas unit in John Harbaugh's debut. The Giants finished 9-of-11 on third down (9-of-10 excluding a clock-management knee), accumulating 394 total yards and 29 first downs.PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
Dart was part of the dominant trio (alongside Cam Skattebo and Isiah Likely) that tormented the Cowboys defense throughout the Giants' 28-20 victory, establishing him as a key offensive weapon in John Harbaugh's system.PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
Dart moved with extreme ease against the Cowboys defense, so much so that the NBC broadcast expressed bewilderment at how the Cowboys were allowing it. He led multiple scoring drives, including one at the end of the first half that resulted in an Isaiah Likely touchdown, and threw a touchdown pass to Devin Singletary in the fourth quarter.NegativeMatchupSep 13, 2026
Dart's rushing ability is the key matchup focus for Week 1 against Dallas; the source emphasizes that containing his legs may be more impactful than the Cowboys tackles versus Giants edge rushers. In four wins as a starter last year, Dart averaged 41 rushing yards and 4 rushing touchdowns; in a Week 6 win over Philadelphia, he rushed 13 times for 58 yards and a touchdown when the Eagles blitzed aggressively. However, in Week 8 against the same Eagles using a passive "clog-and-cover" approach that forced Dart to stay in the pocket, he managed only 6 rushes for 17 yards and a touchdown while going 14-24 for 193 passing yards in a 38-20 loss. The source notes the Cowboys held Dart to 32 rushing yards on 5 carries in Week 18 last year.PositiveMatchupSep 13, 2026
Dart enters his first true meaningful start against the Cowboys after beating them in week 18 last season. In year two with the Giants, Dart is positioned to exploit the Cowboys' defensive weaknesses, particularly in the RPO game with Cam Skattebo. Dart's mobility allows him to attack the edges and move the pocket consistently against a Cowboys interior defensive line featuring Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark, and Otito Ogbonnia, potentially limiting their impact.NegativeMatchupSep 13, 2026
Dart is the perfect victim for the Cowboys' new deceit defense under coordinator Christian Parker. The second-year quarterback can be Jekyll-and-Hyde; while he led the league in big-time throws under pressure (10.2%), he was bottom in the league in turnover-worthy plays (15). The Cowboys will employ disguising intentions and rotating late to force Dart off his primary look, hoping to make him hold the ball too long and force hero plays that result in interceptions.PositiveUsageSep 12, 2026
Giants QB rushed for 487 yards and nine touchdowns as a rookie; had 18 explosive runs in 2025 (tied with Patrick Mahomes for most in the league) with a 61.6% rushing success rate (highest among QBs with at least 35 carries). His scrambling ability is a key offensive weapon that Dallas must account for and a potential fantasy asset in game script where the Giants lean on the run game.PositiveProjectionSep 12, 2026
The source expects Jaxson Dart to take a step forward in his second season, citing his motivation to win and become the best player he can be. However, confidence is tempered by the fact that he is making his first Week 1 start as a second-year QB, which will likely result in some mistakes early in the season.PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026
Giants rookie QB at the helm for 2026 season; maturation within Harbaugh's new locker room and cultural environment expected to drive performance; paired with Cam Skattebo as the offensive battery; decision-making under pressure against Cowboys' defensive scheme will be critical in Week 1 debut.NegativeMatchupSep 11, 2026
Dart's mobility presents a significant challenge for the Cowboys defense. He had 18 explosive runs last year, tied with Patrick Mahomes for most in the league, and a 61.6% rushing success rate—the highest among QBs with at least 35 carries last season and the fourth-highest career mark among QBs with at least 75 carries in the Next Gen Stats era. The Cowboys gave up the third-most rush yards per game (23.4) and the most touchdowns (8) in the league to quarterbacks running. The source notes that Christian Parker's defense must keep Dart disciplined and prevent him from running for first downs, potentially using Caleb Downs as a spy to contain him before he reaches seven to ten yards downfield.NegativeProjectionSep 10, 2026
Jaxson Dart finished his rookie campaign with 24 total touchdowns (9 rushing, 15 passing) and only 5 interceptions across 12 starts, but was sacked nearly three times per game. The source notes Dart can catch fire if allowed to utilize his legs, but the Cowboys' new defense was built to stop the run first and foremost, which could limit his effectiveness in Week 1.NegativeUsageSep 10, 2026
Dart showed impressive mobility as a rookie, recording either 48+ rushing yards or at least one rushing touchdown in 7 of his 12 starts. In the Giants' final seven regular-season games, Dart averaged 42 rushing yards per game with 5.8 Y/A and 5 rushing touchdowns. With improved coaching and offensive weapons in year two, his mobility poses a significant matchup concern for the Cowboys' defense, which has historically struggled to contain mobile quarterbacks.NegativeMatchupSep 10, 2026
Jaxson Dart faces pressure from the Cowboys interior defensive line. Sean Martin notes that if the Cowboys can push the pocket and get pressure on Dart, the Cowboys will be in control of the game. Tom Ryle emphasizes the need to stop the run and not allow Dart to convert long third downs.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Dart is the Giants' starting QB in his second year with a full offseason program behind him; the source identifies his development as arguably the biggest variable in determining how much better New York can be this season. Last year he threw for 2,272 yards on 216 completions (63%) with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions, and added 86 carries for 487 yards and nine touchdowns as a capable, dangerous scrambler. With offensive additions and the return of Cam Skattebo, Dart will have plenty of help around him in 2026.NegativeProjectionSep 7, 2026
Has top-5 upside but also could come with weekly high variance. If you roll the dice on him, package him with a stable QB you can find at a low cost (see Detroit Lions).NegativeMatchupSep 5, 2026
Jaxson Dart is the Giants QB for the 2026 season opener against Dallas. The Cowboys saw him in last year's season finale (a meaningless game with both teams eliminated from playoff contention). The source characterizes the 2026 Giants as 'arguably the most unpredictable' team Dallas has faced in the Prescott era, with new coach John Harbaugh adding uncertainty to the matchup.NegativeProjectionAug 15, 2026
Dart won just four games last year and had over 300 total yards just twice; he couldn't stay out of the blue tent, refused to slide, and is now struggling at training camp. In recent practice, he was picked off once, took too many sacks, and was inaccurate, especially during a 7-on-7 red zone period when he was only 2-for-8 passing. Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy admitted that while Dart is "super talented," the second-year quarterback is experiencing "struggles" in camp and has "areas he needs to get better at," including "seeing the defense."