Wink Martindale comments on Jaxson Dart's improved performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Wink Martindale highlighted the transformation of New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart during a segment on September 16, 2026. Dart's performance in Week 1 against Dallas featured 230 passing yards and three touchdowns, contrasting with that of Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward. Martindale noted that Dart appeared to thrive under the current coaching structure of John Harbaugh and Matt Nagy, following his rookie season under Brian Daboll. The comparison to Ward, who struggled in Tennessee's opening game against the Jets, underscores the differing trajectories of the two quarterbacks after their 2025 draft class entries. Martindale's comments reflect ongoing tensions from his prior working relationship with Daboll.
- •Jaxson Dart completed 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards in Week 1.
- •Dart's three touchdowns helped the Giants win 28-20 over Dallas.
- •Cam Ward went 19 of 32 for 140 yards in the Titans' loss to the Jets.
- •Martindale noted Dart's improvement was due to better structure and coaching.
- •Dart played under Daboll last season before the Giants changed coaches.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Wink Martindale uses Giants' Jaxson Dart to poke fun at Brian Daboll
"Wink Martdinale says New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart and Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward look like different players in 2026, with one common denominator.
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