Jaxson Dart's Status For Week 12 Officially Determined

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart hasn't cleared concussion protocol, interim head coach Mike Kafka told reporters on Friday (November 21) meaning veteran backup Jameis Winston will once again start in Sunday's (November 23) game against the Detroit Lions.

"Interim head coach Mike Kafka said QB Jaxson Dart is still in the concussion protocol and has been ruled out for Sunday’s game," the Giants wrote on their X account.

Dart sustained a concussion during his team's Week 9 road game against the Chicago Bears at the beginning of the fourth quarter on November 9 and was replaced by veteran backup Russell Wilson.

Winston threw for 201 yards and one interception on 19 of 29 passing, while also recording 10 yards and a touchdown on three rushing attempts during the Giants' Week 11 loss to the Green Bay Packers last Sunday (November 16). Dart, who was selected by the Giants at No. 25 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, was the favorite to win the 2025 NFL Rookie of the Year award at the time of his injury on November 9.

The former Ole Miss standout has thrown for 1,757 yards, 10 touchdowns and three interceptions on 128 of 204 passing, while also recording 317 yards and seven touchdowns on 57 rushing attempts. New York's upcoming schedule includes a road game against the New England Patriots before a Week 14 bye.