​The New York Giants got some brutal news regarding quarterback Jaxson Dart on Tuesday. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, further testing on Tuesday revealed that Dart’s knee injury is worse than the Giants thought. He’ll miss a significant amount of time, and there’s even a possibility he’s out for the season. MORE: West Virginia, Louisville football stars get major award after Week 3It’s brutal news for the Giants and Dart since the latter was off to a great start, racking up 250 yards through the air, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. He also rushed for 54 yards.New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) and New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) dance during warmups during a preseason opening game between the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Now that he’s out for a while, Jameis Winston has to lead the Giants. He came in relief for Dart on Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams and didn’t play well, completing 11-of-27 passes for 111 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception. Can the Giants make the playoffs with Jameis Winston?It’s going to be a much bigger challenge with Winston, but the fact is he’ll need to play worlds better than he did on Monday if the Giants want a shot. Even then, the NFC East will be competitive this year, with the Philadelphia Eagles looking like the top favorite. The Dallas Cowboys, whom the Giants beat in Week 1, will also stay in the conversation. There’s also the wild-card race, which will include other teams across the NFC. It’s unlikely the Giants will make the postseason, but they will still give it their best shot.— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —