What happened: The NFL flagged Jaxson Dart as entering his first full season as the Giants' starting quarterback. After splitting time and adjusting as a young passer, New York is committing to him as the unquestioned QB1 heading into 2026.

Why it matters: A full offseason as the starter means the entire offense gets built around him, with no timeshare and no rookie learning curve as a built-in excuse. In a wide-open NFC East, a young quarterback with a clear runway and an offseason of first-team reps is exactly the kind of situation that gets underrated until it pops.