Is Jaxson Dart playing today for Giants vs Lions? QB injury update

Is Jaxson Dart playing today?

That's the question New York Giants fans are asking, as well as Detroit Lions fans, and fantasy football owners who have Dart on their roster.

Dart, the Giants' thrilling 22-year-old rookie quarterback, suffered a concussion two weeks ago in a last-minute loss to the Chicago Bears, and sat out last week's loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Giants (2-9) have lost five in a row.

Jameis Winston started at quarterback in Dart's place, while Russell Wilson was demoted to back up Winston.

Here's Dart's status against the Lions for Sunday's Week 12 game at Ford Field in Detroit (1 p.m., Fox).

Jaxson Dart injury update

Jaxson Dart is listed "out" against the Lions today while recovering from a brain injury due to a concussion suffered on a hit two weeks ago in Chicago.

Jameis Winston will start at quarterback for the Giants for the second straight week, this time facing the 6-4 Lions, who need a win ahead of their annual Thanksgiving Day home game, which comes this year against the rival Green Bay Packers.

Winston, 31, made his first start of the season against the Packers, going 19-for-29 for 201 yards with one interception and rushing touchdown. He has made 88 starts in his 11-year NFL career, with his teams going 36-52.

Dart returned to practice as a non-contact participant Wednesday, and Giants interim coach Mike Kafka told reporters the first-round pick would start against the Lions if cleared to play. Dart, a limited participant in practice on Thursday and Friday, has been ruled out for the game.

Lions coach Dan Campbell this week called Dart “an electric player” and said Dart made a noticeable impact on the Giants offense since he replaced Russell Wilson as the starter in Week 4.

“He just kind of brings that youthful energy, kind of a little bit of a spark to them that’s unique,” Campbell said. "He’s a promising talent.”

Jaxson Dart stats

Dart was the No. 25 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. Here are some of his key stats with the Giants.

• Starts: 7.

• Passing: 128-for-204.

• Completion percentage: 62.7%.

• Yards: 1,417.

• Yards per game: 157.4.

• Yards per attempt: 6.9.

• Yards per completion: 11.1.

• Passing touchdowns: 10.

• Interceptions: 3.

• QB rating: 93.5.

• QBR: 64.5.

• Rushing: 57 carries for 317 yards.

• Average: 5.6 yards per carry.

• Touchdowns: 7.

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