Giants plan to play healthy starters against Vikings in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

The New York Giants are expected to play their healthy starters, including quarterback Jaxson Dart, in Saturday's preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach John Harbaugh emphasized the importance of game experience, particularly for Dart, who is still early in his professional development. While the starters will see action, they are not expected to play for an extended period. This decision reflects Harbaugh’s approach to balancing development with the risk associated with preseason games. The Giants aim to evaluate their offense effectively ahead of the regular season.
- •Giants will have Jaxson Dart and most starters available.
- •Preseason game is set for Saturday against the Vikings.
- •Harbaugh values first-team reps while managing risk.
- •Starters' playing time depends on the flow of the game.
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Report: New York Giants expected to play starters vs. Minnesota Vikings
"The New York Giants will reportedly play their healthy starters against the Minnesota Vikings in Saturday's preseason opener.
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