Jaxson Dart: Identity starts at the top and we bought into John Harbaugh’s plan - NBC Sports
The New York Giants secured a 28-20 victory over Dallas in their 2026 season opener under new head coach John Harbaugh. Quarterback Jaxson Dart praised Harbaugh's leadership and the team's commitment to his strategic vision.
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The Giants capped the first Sunday of the 2026 season with their first win under head coach John Harbaugh.
Dallas was the favorite at MetLife Stadium, but the Giants drove for a touchdown the first time they had the ball and never trailed on their way to a 28-20 win that featured plenty to like in every phase of the game. Quarterback Jaxson Dart threw three touchdowns and ran for 54 yards while showing full command of the offense to kick off his second season, and said after the game that the effort was a result of putting everything Harbaugh has been preaching into action.
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