"The long-time Seattle Seahawks signal-caller signed with the team this offseason following underwhelming stops with the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers. New York also added Jameis Winston to back him up. However, Winston has unexpectedly been pushed to third-string duties due to the emergence of Jaxson Dart, the No. 25 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. That means if Wilson is injured or underperforms, the Commanders may be facing the intriguing rookie in his first regular-season game."
"There's an obvious worst possible outcome for the Commanders in Week 1, and it's that Dart becomes the story of the afternoon. Nobody in New York is overly excited about Wilson, but they can't wait to see what the Ole Miss product is made of. If his impressive preseason was any indication, Dart has the potential to work out in this league."
The Washington Commanders open their regular season at home against the NFC East rival New York Giants and enter the game as favorites after a strong first season under head coach Dan Quinn. The Giants plan to start veteran Russell Wilson, who signed after underwhelming stops with the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers. Jameis Winston was added as a backup but has been pushed to third-string by rookie Jaxson Dart, the No. 25 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Dart's impressive preseason raises the possibility he could play in Week 1 if Wilson struggles, creating an unpredictable challenge for Washington.
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