Fox Sports commentator Colin Cowherd believes that the New York Giants, who are positioned for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft with three weeks remaining, should select Indiana quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and trade rookie signal-caller Jaxson Dart.

Should fantasy football owners start Broncos QB Bo Nix or Giants QB Jaxson Dart in this Week 16 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em decision?

Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has been noticeably aggressive in his style of play since taking over as the club's starter.

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is turning heads on and off the field. Dart had a nice showing in Week 15 against the Washington Commanders, throwing for 246 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.

The New York Giants got a scare in the fourth quarter when Jaxson Dart exited the game after taking a hit from two Washington Commanders defenders. Dart was able to return a few plays later, but it prompted more questions about how the Giants and interim coach Mike Kafka are protecting their franchise quarterback.

Dart earned this reputation because of his playing style and tendency to get hit. Given how the NFL has failed mobile quarterbacks by not penalizing certain hits on them, it’s better that officials try to protect him. “Careful’’ is better than the alternative, and it’s why interim coach Mike Kafka understood the intent behind taking Dart out.

The Giants are in position to have the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, but ESPN college football analyst Jordan Rodgers does not believe they will pick a quarterback because he thinks their current starter,

The book is out on New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, and opposing NFL coaches are prepared for it. Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn was seen on this week’s episode of HBO’s Hard Knocks,