We’ve finally reached the point where Daboll will be asked on a near-weekly basis who his starting quarterback is until the team inevitably inserts Jaxson Dart as QB1. The question isn’t unwarranted after Dart completed 14-of-16 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown against the Jets on Saturday night, but Wilson was always expected to open the season as the starter, and as of now, those plans haven’t changed. That said, the precision and command Dart showed on Saturday was impressive, and may lead to a changing of the guard that’s a bit sooner than expected. We should still expect Wilson under center in Week 1 when the Giants take on the Commanders.

Wilson’s signature deep ball was on full display in this one. The Giants’ QB1 completed an 80-yard pass to rookie UDFA Beaux Collins, who was taken down at the Jets’ one-yard line, and later found Jalin Hyatt on a 21-yard completion early in the second quarter. Wilson again attempted another deep ball late in the second quarter to Collins, which resulted in an interception. Although it’s worth noting, there appeared to be confusion regarding the route between Wilson and Collins. Wilson has now completed 10-of-13 passes for 136 yards in two preseason games, and remains the expected starter when the Giants open Week 1 against the Commanders.

Russ drew the start for the Giants and played on the team’s first series of the game, leading a solid first drive that eventually stalled out due to penalties. The drive resulted in a 53-yard Graham Gano field goal for the first points of the season for the Giants. Wilson has already been named the Week 1 starter for the G-men and shouldn’t see too much more action during the preseason. He gave way to first-round rookie Jaxson Dart.

“These guys will be out here competing but Russ is the starter,” Daboll said of rookie QB Jaxon Dart and veteran journeyman Jameis Winston. It’s the latest signal that Wilson will enter the 2025 season as New York’s starter and could have a long leash as the Giants coaching staff develops Dart into an NFL-caliber starting quarterback. Winston would likely only see playing time this season if both Wilson and Dart miss time. Wilson in 2024 with the Steelers ranked sixth in accuracy and 28th in drop back success rate.