Jaxson Dart injury: Jaxson Dart injury update: Latest on Giants QB's health after rookie takes massive hit against Patriots in preseason game

The New York Giants had a major scare on Thursday when rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart went down after taking a massive hit against the New England Patriots.

Dart took off on a 23-yard fourth-down run but fumbled the ball as he attempted to get past two Patriots defenders, and ended up smashing his head on the turf.

Play was immediately stopped, and the 22-year-old signal-caller had to be checked in the blue medical tent. Dart cleared concussion protocol and was seen walking off the field.

However, he did not return when the Giants got the ball back in the second quarter. Jameis Winston stepped in and fired a 30-yard touchdown pass on the very next play.

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After the game, Giants coach Brian Daboll confirmed that Dart was fine, but cautioned the rookie against taking big hits in the future.

“He played well," Daboll said on the Prime broadcast. "I'd like him to slide on that long run. He got the wind knocked out of him there.”

Before the injury scare, Dart had made a good case for being the QB2 in New York. He had completed 32 of 47 passes (68.1%) for 372 yards, throwing three touchdowns and zero interceptions in three preseason games. He also boasts 52 rushing yards along with a touchdown, showing his dual-threat ability.

Currently third on the Giants' depth chart behind Russell Wilson and Winston, Jaxson Dart is steadily proving he could be the steal of the draft while soaking in lessons from the veterans.

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Jaxson Dart fantasy outlook

Fantasy managers should note that Dart’s ceiling is sky-high, despite being the third-choice quarterback.

Dart is coming off a successful season with Ole Miss, where he racked up 4,279 passing yards at 10.8 yards per attempt last season. He has a cannon for an arm and scrambling ability, having scrambled 45 times in college.

His progressions beyond the first read need work, but his toughness as a runner makes him a prime candidate for fantasy streaming later this season.

Dart could earn starts in New York as soon as October, potentially giving fantasy owners a high-upside QB option. Until then, he remains a developmental gem with clear breakout potential once he takes over.

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