"Jaxson Dart did something that is very difficult to do. He lived up to expectations. The rookie quarterback made his first career start against the Chargers last week, lifted his team to a level of excitement it had been lacking for some time, gave life to a fan base listless from losing, ran for a touchdown, threw for another and helped the Giants earn their first victory of the season."
"But now Dart is faced with an even more challenging task than the initial one. He has to produce a sequel. And unlike last week, he has to produce a victory, too. While the world certainly wanted to see what Dart had to offer, few gave the Giants much hope for the actual W against a previously unbeaten Chargers team. But he now is facing a winless Saints squad in New Orleans."
Jaxson Dart made his first NFL start against the Chargers, running for a touchdown, throwing another and delivering the Giants their first win. Coaches reacted with visible excitement and praise for the performance. The upcoming game against the winless Saints represents a far more beatable opponent and a key opportunity to convert momentum into consistent victories. Dart must replicate his debut's spark and produce a win, because NFL success demands week-to-week performance and has little tolerance for regression. The rookie will lose fan and coaching goodwill quickly if the team reverts to losing.
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