NFL picks, prediction: Will Jaxson Dart keep up his rushing touchdown production?

Nypost · Aug 06, 2026 · 668 words · By Malik Smith

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This time last year, the Giants were hoping that an aging Russell Wilson or Jameis Winston would be able to provide the veteran presence at quarterback necessary to compete.

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What happened

This time last year, the Giants were hoping that an aging Russell Wilson or Jameis Winston would be able to provide the veteran presence at quarterback necessary to compete.

Why it matters

That quickly proved to be wishful thinking, but it opened the door for then-rookie Jaxson Dart to break out as a legitimate option at quarterback.

Common ground

Dart proceeded to burst onto the scene last season and immediately changed a Giants offense that, under previous head coach Brian Daboll, was average at its peak and one of the lowest-scoring units in the NFL at its worst.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Giants offense that, under previous head coach Brian Daboll, was average at its peak and one of the lowest-scoring units in the NFL at its worst”

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Wikipedia explicitly states Brian Daboll served as the head coach of the New York Giants from 2022 to 2025.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the New York Giants' 101st in the National Football League (NFL), their fourth under general manager Joe Schoen, their final under the ownership tandem of John Mara and Steve Tisch…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_Giants_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the New York Giants' 102nd in the National Football League (NFL), their fifth under general manager Joe Schoen and their first season under head coach John Harbaugh. Harbaugh s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Giants_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brian Michael Daboll ( DAY-bəl; born April 14, 1975) is a Canadian professional American football coach who is the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL).…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Daboll

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Claim 2: “that opened the door for then-rookie Jaxson Dart to break out as a legitimate option at quarterback”

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Multiple sources confirm Jaxson Dart is a quarterback for the New York Giants and was a rookie last season. Nypost, Yahoo Sports, and Wikipedia all support this.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jaxson Chase Dart (born May 13, 2003) is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). Dart played college football for the USC Trojans a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaxson_Dart

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Con…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Giants

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Claim 3: “Harbaugh... compared him to Lamar Jackson in an interview with ESPN football analyst Domonique Foxworth”

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Two separate web search results confirm John Harbaugh compared Jaxson Dart to Lamar Jackson, specifically mentioning the interview with Domonique Foxworth.

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web search NEUTRAL — John William Harbaugh is an American professional football coach who is the head coach for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He previously coached the defensive backs for the Philad…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Harbaugh

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web search NEUTRAL — The Giants are in good hands with Jaxson Dart, according to John Harbaugh, who expressed confidence in Dart and compared him to two-time MVP Lamar Jackson.
https://athlonsports.com/nfl/new-york-giants/new-giants-coac…

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web search NEUTRAL — Domonique Foxworth is joined by his former coach John Harbaugh for a conversation about his past with the Ravens and his future with the Giants.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7zqafQQk2A

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Claim 4: “a scramble play against the Patriots that saw the quarterback get de-cleated stands out the most”

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The specific 'de-cleated' scramble play against the Patriots is mentioned in the same single source as claim 3.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL draft was the 91st annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The event was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from April 23 to 25, 2026.…
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Claim 5: “his ability as a dual-threat quarterback is something the Giants hope new head coach John Harbaugh can mold”

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Wikipedia confirms John Harbaugh is the head coach for the New York Giants for the 2026 season.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jay Patrick Harbaugh (; born June 14, 1989) is an American professional football coach who is the special teams coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). A member of …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John William Harbaugh ( HAR-baw; born September 23, 1962) is an American professional football coach who is the head coach for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He previously …
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Claim 6: ““I’m not going to turn myself into a pocket passing quarterback. I’m not going to change the style that I play,” Dart said on the DeepCut podcast earlier this year”

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A TikTok video mentions Dart saying he won't change the way he plays, but the specific mention of the 'DeepCut podcast' is not corroborated by other sources; the search for 'deepcut.fm' describes a music site, not a sports podcast.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jaxson Dart says he won’t change the way he plays football #giants #nfl Jaxson Dart Sticks to His Football Style Despite NFL Pressure. Discover Jaxson Dart's commitment to his unique playing style as …
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web search NEUTRAL — Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter appear to have made up, the offense flashed, the defense brought pressure, and Big Blue had one of its most interesting offseason practices yet. In this Giants OTA recap, …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0GIHKkDzfk

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web search NEUTRAL — deepcut.fm connects you and your friends in a real time music listening experience. Play music together for free on the web, iPhone, or Android device.
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Claim 7: “Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary will presumably eat into some of Dart’s rushing attempts”

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Claim 8: “The Over/Under on Dart’s rushing touchdowns this season is 5.5 at FanDuel sportsbook”

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While FanDuel is mentioned in the evidence, the specific Over/Under of 5.5 rushing touchdowns for Jaxson Dart is not found in the provided search results.

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web search NEUTRAL — FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9Ip1EaEo7k

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web search NEUTRAL — He has over 2,000 career receiving yards on 167 receptions, so it’s clear he can be a reliable weapon when called upon. This touchdown serves as a reminder as to why the Giants traded back into the fi…
https://gmenhq.com/this-angle-jaxson-dart-touchdown-pass-wil…

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web search NEUTRAL — The over/under for Sunday’s Week 7 matchup featuring the Giants and the Broncos is set at 40.5 points on FanDuel. Our comprehensive FanDuel Sportsbook review shows you how to navigate through their si…
https://www.nj.com/giants/2025/10/how-broncos-pose-big-threa…

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Claim 9: “Dart missed two games last season after sustaining a concussion against the Bears”

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The specific detail about missing two games due to a concussion against the Bears is mentioned in one web search result ('NFL picks, prediction'), but not corroborated by other independent sources.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Miller Moss (born March 19, 2002) is an American professional football quarterback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans and Louis…
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Claim 10: “Dart finished last season with nine rushing touchdowns in just 12 starts”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Dart's specific rushing touchdown count or starts last season.

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Claim 11: “Seven of his nine rushing touchdowns came inside the 20-yard line last season, five of the nine were inside the 10-yard line, and four of the nine were inside the 5-yard line”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the yardage breakdown of Dart's rushing touchdowns.

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.