The New York Giants will be without rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart for the second consecutive week as they prepare to face the Detroit Lions on March 5, 2025. Dart remains in concussion protocol and has not been cleared to participate in the game. The first-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft last played in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears, where he suffered the injury.
In Dart’s absence, veteran quarterback Jameis Winston will make his second start for the Giants. Winston led the team to cover the spread in Week 11, but the Giants enter this matchup with a dismal record of 0-6 on the road this season. As the team struggles, the odds for the Giants-Lions game have fluctuated significantly following Dart’s injury, moving to Giants +11.5 after he was officially ruled out.
As of Sunday morning, New York is a 12.5-point underdog at DraftKings Sportsbook. Dart has performed well this season, completing 62.7 percent of his passes for 1,417 yards, with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions. Additionally, he has established himself as a strong running threat, accumulating 317 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns. His impressive performance had put him in contention for the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award, although his odds have decreased to +370 due to missing back-to-back games.
Initially, the odds opened with the Giants as 11.5-point underdogs, which briefly shifted to Giants +10.5 when Dart returned to practice earlier in the week. However, with Winston now confirmed as the starter, sportsbooks have reverted to a more cautious stance, reflecting a lack of confidence in New York’s ability to compete against a Lions team that is currently fighting for a playoff spot.
The Giants have struggled without Dart, failing to secure a victory in games started by any quarterback other than him this season. As the team prepares for this crucial matchup, fans and analysts alike will be keeping a close eye on the outcome, especially in light of the betting implications.
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