Giants Pull Off Stunning Fourth-Quarter Comeback—Watch the Play That Broke the Internet

Lead paragraph The New York Giants enter Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season riding a surge of national attention after head coach Brian Daboll made the bold decision to start rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart against the Los Angeles Chargers, benching veteran Russell Wilson in the process. The move, combined with a season-ending injury to star kicker Graham Gano and a flurry of last-minute roster transactions, has turned Sunday’s matchup at MetLife Stadium into one of the most talked-about games of the week. H2: Why Jaxson Dart Is Getting the Nod Dart, the 23-year-old first-round pick out of USC, impressed throughout training camp with his arm strength and mobility but was expected to sit behind Wilson for most of 2025. Daboll changed course after the offense averaged just 15.7 points through the first three games. According to multiple reports, teammates were “energized” by the switch and believe Dart’s scrambling ability will stretch defenses vertically and horizontally. Key advantages Dart brings: • Quick-release passing that fits Daboll’s RPO-heavy scheme • Natural chemistry with rookie WR Zay Flowers, who leads the team in targets • Ability to extend plays when the offensive line collapses H2: Injury & Roster Carousel In addition to the quarterback shake-up, the Giants placed Graham Gano on injured reserve after a hip injury suffered in practice and elevated rookie kicker Jude McAtamney from the practice squad. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (ankle) is listed as questionable but participated in Friday’s walkthrough. Latest transactions: • Signed veteran kicker Younghoe Koo to the practice squad as insurance • Promoted OLB Tomon Fox to the active roster • Activated CB Aaron Robinson off PUP, giving the secondary a needed boost H2: What a Win Would Mean At 1-2, the Giants sit two games behind NFC East-leading Philadelphia. A victory against the 3-0 Chargers would: 1. Level their record to .500 heading into a critical two-game road stretch (at Dallas, at Seattle). 2. Validate Daboll’s faith in Dart and quiet speculation about Wilson’s future. 3. Keep pace in a division where every team currently owns a top-10 scoring defense. H2: Matchup to Watch—Giants’ Pass Rush vs. Justin Herbert Los Angeles arrives with the NFL’s No. 2 offense but has surrendered nine sacks, fifth-most in the league. If Lawrence suits up alongside edge rushers Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns, the Giants can pressure Herbert into the types of hurried throws that have produced four interceptions already. H2: Fantasy & Betting Angles • Dart projects as a high-upside QB2 in superflex leagues, especially for managers struggling with bye weeks. • Zay Flowers and WR1 Darius Slayton receive noticeable target bumps with the rookie under center. • Sportsbooks opened the line at Chargers ‑4.5; sharp money pushed it down to ‑3 after the quarterback change. H2: How to Watch Kickoff: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET TV: FOX regional coverage Streaming: NFL+ (mobile), fuboTV, YouTube TV Radio: WFAN 660 AM/101.9 FM (NY market) H2: Final Word The Giants haven’t felt this unpredictable since Daboll’s Coach-of-the-Year campaign in 2022. With a rookie passer, a patchwork kicking game, and a defense itching to attack, Big Blue has the ingredients to stun a perfect Chargers squad and recapture momentum in the NFC East race. Whether they seize the moment—or add another chapter to their recent roller-coaster narrative—will be determined under the bright lights of MetLife this Sunday.