by: Chandler Vessels 8 minutes ago ChandlerVessels
The New York Giants went to Jaxson Dart looking for a spark Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, and that he provided. Stepping in after an 0-3 start for the Giants, Dart led the team to their first win of the season in a 21-18 triumph of the undefeated Chargers.
According to NFL research, that makes Dart the first rookie QB since Phil Sims in 1979 to beat a team that was 3-0 or better while making his starting debut. Sims beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were 5-0 at the time.
Dart finished the game 13-of-20 passing for 111 yards and a touchdowns with no interceptions. He also rushed 10 times for 54 yards and a touchdown.
The rookie’s first drive ended in a touchdown that he rans in from 15 yards out. He also completed his only two pass attempts to set the tone early, showing extreme poise considering it was his first real reps in the NFL.
New York held a 21-10 lead in the third quarter before Los Angeles answered with a touchdown and converted the two-point attempt to make it 21-18 heading into the fourth. The Giants defense would hold the rest of the way, securing the victory for Dart.