The return of Jaxson Dart to the New York Giants lineup didn’t provide much of a spark, though the rookie quarterback came close to learning a valuable lesson the hard way.
In the first quarter of Monday night’s 33-15 loss to the New England Patriots, Dart scrambled out of the pocket to make a play. As he neared the Giants sideline, Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss delivered a hard but legal hit, briefly sending Dart airborne.
Dart missed the previous two games with a concussion, underscoring why there would be concern after Elliss came charging in his direction. Dart shrugged off the hit to finish 17 of 24 for 139 yards and one touchdown pass, but the Giants dropped their seventh straight game.