New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart under pressure in second season

Quarterback Jaxson Dart enters his second NFL season with the New York Giants facing heightened expectations. Analysts note his rookie year showed promise but also highlighted areas for improvement, including decision‑making and avoiding sacks. Pro Football Focus reported that Dart was responsible for 39.1% of the pressures he absorbed, a league‑high among qualifying quarterbacks, and that his average time to throw (3.08 seconds) ranked third, while his average time to sack (4.59 seconds) was the longest. The Giants hope his development will boost their offense, which averaged 23.5 points per game when he started in 2025.

Off the field, Dart’s girlfriend, model and influencer Marissa Ayers, attracted media attention after posting blue‑swimsuit photos on Instagram that quickly went viral. The images followed her runway appearance at Miami Swim Week and added to her growing public profile, which has been linked to Dart’s rising fame.