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Giants’ Jaxson Dart was the anti-Caleb Williams after Week 2 knee injury

New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart took a different approach to his injury than Caleb Williams, whose reaction drew plenty of criticism.

Giants’ Jaxson Dart was the anti-Caleb Williams after Week 2 knee injury

In Week 2, New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a left knee injury during a loss to the Los Angeles Rams, leaving many to compare his situation to that of fellow young quarterback Caleb Williams. While Williams' knee injury initially raised concerns about a potential season-ending injury, Dart wanted to return to the game despite his knee issues.

The Giants' medical staff, however, did not clear him to play. Williams suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain, but the diagnosis led to jokes and criticism over his injury theatrics. Dart's injury was reportedly a sprained MCL, similar to Williams' diagnosis, but his timeline for returning to the game is less clear.

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