Russell Wilson will start at quarterback for the New York Giants in their second game of the season Sunday at Dallas, coach Brian Daboll said, keeping the veteran in the role after a lackluster performance in the opener rather than turning to rookie Jaxson Dart.

Daboll made the announcement of Wilson remaining the starter on a video call with reporters Monday less than 24 hours after not committing to the 36-year-old getting the nod again.

“I have confidence in Russ, and we’re doing everything we can each week to develop Jaxson,” Daboll said.

Wilson was 17 of 37 for 168 yards in a 21-6 loss to Washington. The Giants did not score a touchdown in Week 1 for a third consecutive year.

“I’d say he made good decisions,” Daboll said. “The 1-on-1 matchups: sometimes it’s a throw, sometimes it’

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