Russell Wilson Bested by 2 Giants QBs as GM Gives Honest Verdict on Jaxson Dart vs. Bills

It’s one thing to be the veteran quarterback in August. It’s another to watch two other guys in the same jersey make more noise than you in the same night. That’s how Russell Wilson’s Giants preseason debut felt – quiet, safe, and overshadowed within an hour. Against the Bills on Aug. 9, Wilson opened the game with a 12-play drive. Every throw was short. Every decision was safe. The Giants moved just 30 yards before Graham Gano bailed them out with a 53-yard field goal. Wilson finished 6-of-7 for 28 yards. No sacks. No risk. And honestly, no real veteran fireworks.

Then came Jaxson Dart. The rookie stepped in and immediately stretched the field. By halftime, he was 12-of-19 for 154 yards and a touchdown, plus 24 yards on the ground. Not bad for a guy the team openly admitted would ‘take some time’ before being starter-ready. And he wasn’t alone – Jameis Winston also found the end zone. Two Giants QBs scored touchdowns. Wilson wasn’t one of them.

On the NBC broadcast, GM Joe Schoen said it “definitely didn’t seem too big” for Dart or fellow debutant Abdul Carter. Meanwhile, cornerback Deonte Banks played the entire first half in what Schoen called a “battle” with Cor’Dale Flott for a starting job. The Giants still have Wilson penciled in as QB1. But after Friday, there’s no doubt – Dart just gave New York something to think about.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned!