Jameis Winston sinks Giants with forgettable performance in relief of Jaxson Dart
Veteran backup Jameis Winston was quickly thrust into the Giants' QB1 spot Monday night, and it didn’t quite go as planned.
Jameis Winston stepped up to the plate when Jaxson Dart went down with a knee injury, becoming the Giants' starting quarterback for Monday night. Unfortunately, Winston's performance was far from spectacular as he struggled throughout the game. He completed just 11 of his 27 passes for 111 yards, and his accuracy was poor, missing open receivers and underthrowing several potential easy scores.
Winston's interception in the red zone further compounded the Giants' woes, giving New York's defense a chance to capitalize. New York's offense also struggled, managing just six points and going 3-for-14 on third down. Winston acknowledged the team's deficiencies, stating they needed to execute better on down-and-distance situations and first and second downs.
With Dart expected to be sidelined for 2 to 4 weeks, Winston will likely find himself back at QB1 in Week 3 when the Giants face the Titans. Winston, however, is focused on looking forward, urging his team to stay positive and work on becoming a more efficient and successful unit.
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