The Jets and Giants both won their Week 1 games, giving the two New York franchises a season-opening sweep for the first time since 2009. The milestone carried extra weight for the Giants, whose win came with Jaxson Dart making his first career start at quarterback.
What happened
Both New York teams opened the 2026 season with victories, a shared result that hasn't occurred since 2009. The Giants' opener doubled as a significant marker for the franchise, with Dart taking the field as the team's full-time starting quarterback for the first time.
Why it matters
A joint Week 1 sweep by the Jets and Giants is rare enough that it hadn't happened in 17 years, giving both fan bases a clean start to the season. For the Giants, a win in Dart's debut start adds early evidence to how the organization is framing its quarterback transition this year.
What to watch next
Both teams turn their attention to Week 2 as they look to build on their opening wins. For the Giants, continued play from Dart will be a key storyline as the team evaluates its long-term direction at quarterback.