Jaxson Dart returns to help Giants with touchdown pass
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:20 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Jaxson Dart left the game briefly for a concussion evaluation after a sack in the first quarter. Jameis Winston replaced him and converted a long third down, allowing Dart to return. On his first play back, Dart threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to rookie Malachi Fields, contributing to the Giants' offensive efforts. This incident highlights Dart's importance to the team's performance this season.
- •Dart was evaluated for a concussion in the first quarter.
- •Winston's pass to Singletary set up Dart's return.
- •Dart threw a 15-yard touchdown to Malachi Fields.
- •The incident reflects his importance to the Giants this season.
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Jaxson Dart throws TD pass after passing concussion test
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Jaxson Dart returns from medical tent to throw TD
"The Giants got an unwelcome reminder of Jaxson Dart's rookie season when the quarterback went to the sideline medical tent after the end of the first quarter, but they wound up with a happy ending to the offensive possession.
"Big hits and big plays from NY Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart against the Minnesota Vikings.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 6:20 PMJaxson Dart throws TD pass after passing concussion test
Big hits and big plays from NY Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart against the Minnesota Vikings.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 5:47 PMJaxson Dart returns from medical tent to throw TD
The Giants got an unwelcome reminder of Jaxson Dart's rookie season when the quarterback went to the sideline medical tent after the end of the first quarter, but they wound up with a happy ending to the offensive possession.
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