Jaxson Dart concussion row: Brian Daboll, NY Giants in trouble; NFL could take serious action

The New York Giants stunned the football world Thursday night with a commanding 34-17 upset over the Eagles

Published on: Oct 11, 2025, 04:15:08 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The New York Giants stunned the football world Thursday night with a commanding 34-17 upset over the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, led by Jalen Hurts. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart once again proved his poise and playmaking ability, leading Big Blue to one of its most impressive wins in years.

Trainers check on New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) after an injury against the Philadelphia Eagles (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Dart completed 17 of 25 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown, adding 58 rushing yards and another score on the ground. But the victory wasn’t without drama late in the third quarter, the rookie appeared shaken after a sack from Patrick Johnson sent him crashing into linebacker Azeez Ojulari. Dart briefly left the game to undergo a concussion evaluation, prompting backup Russell Wilson to step in.

While in the medical tent, running back Cam Skattebo checked in on the rookie. “He was fired up,” Skattebo recalled. “I just told him, ‘We’re good, man, we’ve got you.’ We all know we have to go through protocol, but I wanted to calm him down.”

New York Giants, Daboll in trouble?

Head coach Brian Daboll also entered the tent momentarily, a move that led to a heated exchange with medical staff and could draw scrutiny from the NFL. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that both Daboll and the Giants may face disciplinary action for potentially breaching league concussion protocol.

Daboll later admitted he was wrong. “I apologized directly to our team physician,” he said. “You just want your guy out there, obviously not at risk, but I got caught up in the moment.”

As for Dart, the rookie quarterback kept the focus on the team’s breakthrough win. “Nobody really expected us to do this,” he said. “We just wanted to play hard for each other and find our identity. Tonight, I think we started to.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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