By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: 14:02 EDT, 8 September 2025 | Updated: 14:02 EDT, 8 September 2025
Russell Wilson will start at quarterback for the New York Giants in their second game of the season Sunday at Dallas, coach Brian Daboll said, keeping the veteran in the role after a lackluster performance in the opener.
Daboll made the announcement of Wilson remaining the starter on a video call with reporters Monday less than 24 hours after he left open the possibility of turning to rookie Jaxson Dart.
Wilson was 17 of 37 for 168 yards in a 21-6 loss to Washington. The Giants did not score a touchdown in Week 1 for a third consecutive year.
Dart, a first-round pick whom the organization hopes is the future at the position, dressed as Wilson's backup but is still awaiting making his NFL debut.
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New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) on the field near the end of the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Landover, Md. Commanders won 21-6. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Walking off the field at the end of an NFL football game are from l-r., New York Giants guard Greg Van Roten (74), quarterback Russell Wilson (3), cornerback Paulson Adebo (21) and safety Jevon Holland (8), Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Landover, Md. Commanders won 21-6. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll speaking to members of the media after the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Landover, Md. Commanders won 21-6. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)