"In the most shocking upset of the NFL season so far, the winless New York Giants stunned the undefeated Chargers with a rookie quarterback who had never thrown a pass in a regular-season game. Jaxson Dart, drafted by the Giants 25th overall last spring, made an unforgettable starting debut by knocking off the sluggish Chargers, 21-18, on a cloudless day at MetLife Stadium."
"The Chargers, who had beaten three consecutive AFC West opponents, were one of six undefeated teams in the NFL. The Giants, who led the entire game, were one of six teams without a victory. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, so sharp to this point, had a pair of passes that were intercepted and nearly returned for touchdowns. Those accounted for 11 points for the home team."
"Herbert was under near-constant pressure from a fierce Giants pass rush, especially after losing left tackle Joe Alt to an ankle injury early in the game. Alt had replaced blind-side blocker Rashawn Slater, who was injured in training camp, meaning the Chargers are already on their third left tackle, second right tackle and second right guard. The Giants had a devastating injury of their own. Star receiver Malik Nabers was carted off the field with an apparent knee injury."
Rookie Jaxson Dart led the previously winless New York Giants to a 21-18 upset of the unbeaten Los Angeles Chargers in his first regular-season start. Dart replaced the benched Russell Wilson and scored on a 15-yard quarterback draw on the opening possession. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw two interceptions that nearly became touchdowns, producing 11 points for the Giants. Herbert faced persistent pressure after left tackle Joe Alt left with an ankle injury, exposing a Chargers offensive-line rotation. Giants star receiver Malik Nabers suffered an apparent knee injury and was carted off. Dart was sacked six times; teammates Cam Skattebo and Chargers rookie Omarion Hampton also made big plays.
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