New York Giants Paul Schwartz Jaxson Dart’s sterling Giants performance was defined by what he didn’t do By Paul Schwartz Published Sep. 14, 2026, 6:22 p.m. ET Quarterback Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants throws a pass during the fourth quarter. Bill Kostroun for NY Post The test was taken and aced with such metronome-type efficiency that in this case, calling Jaxson Dart and the offense he commanded “methodical” could certainly be construed as a compliment.
Heck, going about your business in an orderly, logical, careful, organized manner and getting the desired results seems like a smart, calculated approach, does it not?
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Of course it does. Unless you are Action Jaxson. He wants everything, everywhere all at once. He and his Giants are 1-0 following a thorough, spectacularly unspectacular 28-20 season-opening victory over the rival Cowboys and there was no reason for the home team at MetLife Stadium to ever step onto the high wire. The Giants never trailed, were ahead the entire second half and did not have to veer off course, meaning the first NFL season opener in Dart’s budding career could be managed without anyone needing highlight-film exploits from him.
Dart was stunning in his mastery of the operation but balked at describing the plan of attack as matter of fact in any way, shape or form.
