Giants edge Chargers as Dart shines in first start, Nabers injured

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart led the New York Giants to their first victory of the season on Sunday, rallying New York to a 21-18 upset of the previously undefeated Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium, but the win was overshadowed when wide receiver Malik Nabers was carted off with a right knee injury that is feared to be a torn ACL.

Dart, making his first NFL start after the Giants moved on from Russell Wilson, completed 13 of 20 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown and added 54 rushing yards and a rushing score on 10 carries. He capped the opening drive with a 15-yard touchdown run and later threw a 3-yard touchdown to tight end Theo Johnson. Dart was briefly evaluated in the medical tent for a head injury and also exited for treatment on a hamstring issue, but he cleared concussion protocol and returned to finish the game.

Afterward Dart expressed concern for Nabers and the locker room’s mood. "Obviously, prayers to him," he said, adding that he planned to call Nabers and support him through recovery. Head coach Brian Daboll described the situation bluntly, saying, "Unfortunately, this is a business of injury. I feel terrible for Malik's injury,"...