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LA Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh
The 2025 season has started perfectly for the Los Angeles Chargers, having an undefeated record after three weeks playing against divisional AFC West teams.
Week 4 will be the first non-divisional team for the Bolts and will get the opportunity to welcome a first-round pick to the NFL.
The New York Giants will reportedly bench Russell Wilson after suffering three straight defeats to start the season and give rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart his first NFL start against the Chargers in Week 4.
Dart was the second quarterback selected in the 2025 NFL Draft and had impressive showings in the preseason. Dart threw for 372 yards and three passing touchdowns in the preseason, outperforming the rest of the quarterback room in two of the games.
Now, Dart will make his first start against one of the last six undefeated teams in the league.
Harbaugh On Facing Jaxson Dart
Ishika Samant | GettyNew York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart
A reporter asked Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh how the team will prepare for the rookie quarterback, with the coach offering praise for Dart.
“He’s going to be good,” Harbaugh said. “Pro football quarterback, who’s the starting quarterback. He’s a good player. You can already see that on the tape that we have seen.”
“Presence, mobility, sees the entire field, accurate thrower, all the good things, he’s got it. He’s got the it factor too. Can see that as well.”
As of now, all the Chargers have of Dart is his collegiate tape and the snaps he shared during the preseason. The new Giants starting quarterback was the receiving nods to be the starter after his preseason performances and will now have to make the most of it before Wilson gets another shot to be behind the center.
The Bolts’ defense has recorded 7 sacks on the season and could raise their sack tally against Dart, who may be nervous making his first professional start.
LA will be without one of its best pass rushers, Khalil Mack, due to a dislocated elbow that placed the defender on IR, giving Dart some breathing room in his pro debut.
Dart On Making His First Start
GettyThe New York Giants are starting a rookie QB in Week 4.
The New York Giants used a first-round pick on Jaxson Dart, showing how much they value the quarterback and have him as the future of the organization.
The quarterback shared his thoughts on becoming the starter before the Week 4 matchup against the Chargers.
“I’m ready,” Dart said, via NBC Sports. “You always try to say I’m going to prepare each week the same, but in all reality you have different responsibilities as a starter, so I’m just locked in… Excited for the opportunity and very humbled.”
Dart says that Wilson has been supporting him and has been handling the benching “great.”
Jason Garcia Jason Garcia is a sports contributor for Heavy Sports who joined the team in 2025, covering the New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. He is also covers college basketball for MidMajorBasketball.com. More about Jason Garcia
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