Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart made his primetime debut on “Thursday Night Football” as the New York Giants hosted the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium.
While most newcomers would be overcome with jitters in such a big game, not to mention against the defending champions, Dart was the total opposite .
The 22-year-old signal-caller was clinical in the first quarter. In the first drive, he snaked through the defense and found the end zone on a 20-yard rush to put the Giants on the board. Expand Tweet
He followed it up with a 35-yard pass to wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson for the touchdown. Dart went 3-of-5 for 95 yards in the Giants' first two drives.
Fans exploded on X to laud Dart's masterful showing, which gave New York the lead after the opening period, 13-10.
“Jax