Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart sustains knee injury as Rams defeat New York 28-6
New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart left Monday Night Football with a knee injury, and the team fell to the Los Angeles Rams 28-6. The Giants await MRI results to determine Dart's status.
The New York Giants lost to the Los Angeles Rams 28-6 on Monday Night Football after rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart was forced out of the game with a knee injury. Dart was hit while airborne and, after clutching his leg, walked off the field on his own. The team said an MRI will be performed on Tuesday to assess the damage.
Backup quarterback Jameis Winston took over for the remainder of the contest, but the Giants' offense struggled to generate momentum against a Rams defense that featured the return of defensive tackle Aaron Donald. Los Angeles quarterback Matthew Stafford completed a series of passes that resulted in 28 points, including a 31-yard touchdown to receiver Davante Adams.
The Giants were limited to 44 rushing yards, a sharp decline from their 165 yards in the previous week, and managed only six total points. Wide receiver Malik Nabers briefly left the game with a shoulder issue before returning.
Rams defensive end Aaron Donald recorded three tackles, including one for loss, in his first game back after a two-year hiatus. The Rams also held the Giants' pass rush, which includes Abdul Carter, Brian Burns, and Kayvon Thibodeaux, largely ineffective throughout the game.
The injury adds uncertainty to the Giants' season as they prepare for upcoming home games, while the Rams look to build on the victory.