Russell Wilson can stand up to the noise — even because the requires his job develop after only one week.
Taking to X on Tuesday, the beginning Giants quarterback posted a two-word message centered on emotional health after a debut to neglect in Sunday’s 21-6 loss to the Commanders, a efficiency that sparked rallying cries from critics to switch him with rookie Jaxson Dart.
“Mentally Powerful,” the 36-year-old quarterback informed his 5.4 million followers.
In his first regular-season begin for the Giants, Wilson accomplished 17 of 37 makes an attempt for 168 yards with zero touchdowns and 0 interceptions. He was additionally sacked twice.
When requested Sunday if he’s feeling the warmth, Wilson stated he’s centered on what he can management.
“I assumed we competed our butts off right now … they stopped us within the crimson zone. I believe that was the identify of this recreation,” he stated.
Coach Brian Daboll, now 1-3 in Week 1 matchups, confirmed Monday that Wilson will begin in opposition to the Cowboys in Week 2 after failing to decide to him after Sunday’s recreation.
“It’s an emotional recreation, it’s a troublesome recreation,” Daboll stated. “By way of making any of these selections — actually at any place or schematic modifications — I’d love to do it with a transparent head and watch the tape. That recreation doesn’t fall on Russell Wilson. We’ve acquired to do a greater job collectively — teaching, enjoying — however Russ would be the starter.”
Within the wake of the Giants’ season-opening loss, some sports activities media pundits pushed for a quarterback swap to Dart, the crew’s twenty fifth general decide within the 2025 NFL Draft, who dazzled within the preseason.
“You’ve acquired to place [Dart] in as a result of Russell Wilson can’t play anymore, and I don’t know what the hell you’re doing with him,” Rex Ryan stated Monday morning on ESPN’s “Get Up.” “There’s by no means a simple time. Everyone has good gamers. What are you afraid of? Is it gonna be worse? Hell no. Put him on the market, let him go, let him journey, and let’s see. Look, if rapidly this man turns into an actual participant, which all of us assume he’ll. I believe the child’s acquired expertise. He regarded actually good — he outplayed Russell Wilson head and shoulders within the preseason. Put him in there. What are you doing? You’re gonna play a man that may’t do it anymore? Cease.”
Throughout three preseason video games, Dart, 22, threw three touchdowns and 0 interceptions.
Coming into the season as QB2 behind Wilson, Dart stated he was “shifting [his] perspective to be the most effective teammate” to the veteran, who spent final season in Pittsburgh.
“Russ has fully earned that position for him, and he’s performed wonderful, he’s performed elite. I would like this crew to win, so no matter my position is for that to occur, I’m going to try this to the most effective of my potential,” Dart stated.
The Giants go to the Cowboys on Sunday afternoon earlier than internet hosting the Chiefs the next week (Sept. 21) on “Sunday Evening Soccer.”
