It’s the question that’s lingered over the Giants all offseason: How long before Jaxson Dart takes the reins from Russell Wilson? After just one preseason outing, the answer might be “sooner than anyone expected.” Facing the Bills, Dart put on a show that caught Brian Daboll’s eye. “That’s about what I thought he would do. Efficient, effective, aggressive, confident in the pocket,” said the head coach. With praise pouring in for the first-round pick, the Giants’ future suddenly looks brighter than ever.

But wait, Russell Wilson still claims the starting position. While Jaxson showed his capabilities in the preseason, so has Russell. The 36-year-old Super Bowl champion started the game by engineering a 12-play, 30-yard drive for a field goal. He ran quick-strike passing attacks, completing 6 of 7 for 28 yards in a single series. Never underestimate veteran experience. While Jaxson Dart took over after Russell put the first points on the board, Mr. Unlimited will carry a fond memory of that opening drive in Giants blue.

Although his time on the field was brief, it wasn’t due to a lack of trust from Daboll. “Russ has done this for a long time. It’s not his first rodeo. Gave him some plays to get into a rhythm,” the HC said. For someone with as stacked a resume as Russell, it doesn’t take long to find your rhythm. It only took him one series. As soon as Daboll was sure of his QB1, he gave the chance to the other QBs.

Russell Wilson faces pressure from Jaxson Dart