Time will tell if Jaxson Dart’s injury sinks Giants’ season, or they survive

Jaxson Dart sat in his stall with a brace around his left knee as the Giants prepared to play against the Rams. It was supposed to be a statement game, but Dart got injured just seven plays into the match. He never returned, and the Giants lost 28-6, a game they were not even close to winning. Jermaine Eluemunor called it a "gut punch," and Jameis Winston agreed.

The Giants now face an uncertain future with their franchise quarterback out of action. The injury is a sprained MCL, not torn, sources confirmed. Dart is expected to be out for two to four weeks. Winston, who signed a two-year, $13-million extension in September, will step in and start for the Giants. However, Winston's performance against the Rams was poor. He completed only 40.7% of his passes for 111 yards and an interception. He had a quarterback rating of 37.7.

The Giants have four games coming up against teams like the Titans, Cardinals, Commanders, and Saints. Winston started two games for the Giants last season when Dart was injured, but he had a 0-2 record, throwing for 567 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Winston's completion rate was 56.1%.

The Giants will need to see how Dart recovers and performs when he comes back to the field. NFL sources suggest that while players can return, quarterbacks might not be the same after such an injury. Dart's recovery will be delicate, and his mobility might be significantly more limited when he returns. The Giants' offensive quarterback will be Winston, who has started two games for them in place of Dart last season.

However, Winston's performance with the Giants was not up to the mark. The bigger concern is how Dart's return will impact the team's performance. Time will tell if the injury sinks their season or if they manage to survive.