Regardless of how outsiders feel about the matter, the New York Giants have made it clear since the opening night of the 2025 NFL Draft that veteran Russell Wilson will serve as the club's starting quarterback over promising rookie Jaxson Dart for New York's regular-season opener at the Washington Commanders on Sept. 7.

Jaxson Dart’s preseason showing has made it impossible for New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll to not consider moving the rookie quarterback up on the depth chart from an initially expected No. 3 position to No.

There is a different aura and energy around the New York Giants these days and veteran QB Russell Wilson has just one word to describe it.