Garrett Podell· Sep 22, 2026

Podell argues the Giants' season is effectively lost with Jaxson Dart possibly out for the year and Jameis Winston taking over, predicting another disappointing 2026 campaign in New York.

“Unless Dart is able to miraculously return later on this season, the Giants and their fanbase will spend another year carrying the boulder from the bottom of the hill in 2026.”

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Depth Chart Calls Jameis Winston New York GiantsSep 22, 2026
Jameis Winston to be 1st on the depth chart
“Now, the Giants (1-1) will turn to 2015 NFL Draft first overall pick Jameis Winston at the age of 32-years-old.”
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