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Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart missed the last two games due to a concussion. Fortunately, he passed concussion protocol on Thursday and will lead the Giants against the New England Patriots on “Monday Night Football.”
Despite being a rookie, Dart made quite an impression in his first nine games, throwing for 1,147 yards and racking up 10 touchdowns against three interceptions.
However, the best part of Dart’s game this season has been his legs, as he has picked up 317 rushing yards and seven scores. The Patriots should be grateful they’re facing Dart this Monday instead of backup quarterback Jameis Winston.
New England is gearing up for a challenging stretch in its next three games, as it’ll face off against three mobile quarterbacks: Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills, Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens, and, of course, Dart on Monday.
The Patriots can use their game against Dart as a valuable opportunity to gear up for facing Allen and Jackson in the coming weeks. With the Giants holding a disappointing 2-10 record, New England might experiment with some creative strategies to contain Dart, allowing them to put effective plays on tape while still walking away with a win.
New England’s primary goal is to start preparing for a possible postseason run, and it will likely face a handful of mobile quarterbacks in the playoffs.
