Jameis Winston's Performance in Giants' Loss to Rams Following Jaxson Dart Injury

Jameis Winston was called into action for the New York Giants after starting quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury during the first possession of the game against the Los Angeles Rams on September 21, 2026. The Giants lost the game 28-6. Winston completed 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards and threw one interception. Despite entering the season with a strong backup plan, Winston's performance raised concerns about his readiness to lead the team. He struggled under pressure and the Giants managed only 182 total yards and 11 first downs throughout the game. Winston's first possession included an overthrow that led to a punt, and he later threw an interception while the team was in scoring position. The Giants settled for a field goal after a fumble recovery placed them at the Rams' 11-yard line. Winston had previously signed a two-year extension with the Giants earlier in September. He has a career record of 36-53 as a starter and completed 56.1 percent of his passes for 567 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions during two starts for the Giants last season.