Giants name Jaxson Dart starter vs Chargers, Wilson benched

The New York Giants announced this week that rookie Jaxson Dart will start at quarterback Sunday when the team hosts the Los Angeles Chargers, ending Russell Wilson's three‑game run as the team's starter. Head coach Brian Daboll informed both players of the decision after the Giants opened the season 0‑3, and Daboll confirmed Wednesday that Dart will be the Week 4 starter while Wilson will move to the backup role and Jameis Winston remains third on the depth chart.

The move follows mounting pressure from fans and a string of uneven performances by Wilson. During Sunday night's 22‑9 home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, chants of "We want Dart" echoed through MetLife Stadium as Wilson threw two interceptions and managed just 160 passing yards. Wilson had flashed his old form in a 45‑37 overtime loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2 when he passed for 450 yards and three touchdowns, but his inconsistencies in the other games helped accelerate the decision.

Daboll said the change was his call. "I think it is the right thing for our football team, and that's why it is happening," he told reporters, adding that the staff had met privately with both quarterbacks. He also cautioned that...