The Giants aim to finish the preseason 3-0 but prioritize evaluation over record. Coach Brian Daboll's past practice has been not to play starters in the final preseason game, creating the possibility that Russell Wilson and other regulars will sit. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has shown promise across two strong preseason performances and could receive extended playing time to make a final impression. Dart reports he is learning from other quarterbacks and coaches and is prepared when his number is called. Practice reps included completions to Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton and a one-play 30-yard completion in relief of Wilson.
Thursday is the last time Giants fans can see quarterback Jaxson Dart play meaningful football for a while. After the preseason, the talk shifts to Russell Wilson leading the team into the season opener Sept. 7. So how long will Dart play against the Patriots? The past three seasons, Daboll didn't play his starters in the final preseason game. That could mean a longer look at Dart and the rookie needs it since he'll likely be riding the bench through September unless things go horribly wrong.
"I'm in a really unique and cool situation right now," Dart said last week. "So I'm just trying to learn from [the other quarterbacks], learn from all my coaches. Whenever my number is called, I think that I'm just going to try to do my best." In practice Tuesday, Dart completed passes to Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton. Dart also had one series with the first team in last Saturday's preseason win along with his one-play substitution for Wilson that led to a 30-yard completion.
If Daboll sticks to his history, Wilson and the starters might take the night off. If Daboll holds to recent form this preseason, the starters might play just so Wilson can build chemistry and left tackle James Hudson gets more starting reps in case Andrew Thomas isn't ready. It all means keep an eye on Dart and how he builds on two strong preseason games. He's done enough to show his potential so he'll get one more chance for a last impression until he gets that first taste of regular-season football.
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