The brutal recent stretch of injuries for NFL quarterbacks just got even worse. And unfortunately for the New York Giants, it may have a significant impact on their outlook for the 2026 season. After Jaxson Dart went down with a knee injury early in Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams, there was optimism that it would sideline him for only a few weeks
. Apparently, that's no longer the case.According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Dart underwent an MRI on Tuesday, and it revealed his knee injury was worse than originally anticipated. In turn, Dart could miss the rest of the 2026 NFL season.
#Giants QB Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury last night that was worse than anticipated, sources told me and @MikeGarafolo after the MRI. He’s
out an extended period of time, possibly the season. pic.twitter.com/QEA6zGvXqp
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 22, 2026
It's a brutal blow for Dart and the Giants, especially given the initial belief that Dart had a sprained MCL. While it hasn't been revealed exactly how serious Dart's injury is, the possibility that he could miss the rest of the year underscores its severity.
How to approach Jaxson Dart's injury from a fantasy football perspective
The tough news for the Giants will likely lead many fantasy football players to seek a new potential quarterback moving forward. If that's the case in your league and you don't already have a steady backup, here's hoping your waiver wire still has one of two or three possible names on it. And if you do have a steady backup, you'll likely still want to consider making a move for more depth.
The two names that immediately come to mind as quarterback waiver-wire options in Week 3 are Bryce Young and Tyler Shough. Young has officially looked every bit the real deal, and if he's still lingering in your fantasy league's free-agent pool, you'll want to make a move quickly. The former No. 1 overall pick has thrown for 361 and 287 yards and three touchdowns in each of his first two games this season. Those numbers are more than just good enough to use a waiver on; they're enough to make him a top fantasy quarterback currently. With multiple talented pass-catchers, including Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, Young's fantasy ceiling looks legitimate.
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