Jaxson Dart & Cam Skattebo Make History as Giants' Rookies Achieve Unprecedented Feat
The New York Giants are a franchise rich in history. Forget what recent memory suggests, this is a proud organization that has its footprints all over the league — 101 years will do it.
Even still, after 10-plus decades of football, the G-Men are still adding to the record books. In Sunday's 21-18 Week 4 stunner over the Los Angeles Chargers, two rookies etched their names in Giants' lore with electric performances.
After rushing for 79 yards and 54 yards respectively, running back Cam Skattebo and quarterback Jaxson Dart were the first pair of NY rookies to run over 50-plus yards in the same game since 1980, when Larry Heater and Leon Perry did so against the Dallas Cowboys (per NFL researcher Dante Koplowitz-Fleming).
Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo are already rewriting Giants history
It's only fitting that it's these two maniacs. They made headlines in the offseason with their head-butting antics, and apparently haven't stopped since.
Unfortunately, if history is repeating itself, things aren't going to necessarily look up for the G-Men any time soon. Funny, or begrudgingly enough, their 1-3 record mirrors the same winning percentage the '80 team finished with (4-12). So while it's cool the rookies are doing their thing, it's not exactly the company they'd like to keep.
The schedule suggests that's where this duo is likely heading, but beating a previously undefeated Chargers team suggests there's enough juice on the roster to still make this season interesting.
Dart's debut went about as well as it could have. Sure, the boxscore could have looked more kindly on the 22-year-old, but a win is a win. He completed 13-of-20 passes for 111 yards, with one passing touchdown, 54 rushing yards, and one rushing touchdown. He was the first to accomplish such a feat since Tim Tebow.
Jaxson Dart is the first QB with a passing touchdown, rushing touchdown, and 50+ rushing yards in his first career start since Tim Tebow
— Dante Koplowitz-Fleming (@DanteKopFlem) September 28, 2025
Meanwhile, Skatte-boom is riding a bit of a hot streak at the perfect time. After a strong showing in Week 2 against the Cowboys, head coach Brian Daboll and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka have fully leaned into the Cam Skattebo experience.
In the past two games, the 23-year-old has amassed 211 scrimmage yards and a touchdown. He's been a huge reason for the uptick in offensive consistency, and now paired with a better option under center, who knows what this offense is capable of.
Of course, losing star receiver Malik Nabers for the season is not going to help this offense at all. However, with this dynamic duo getting hot, don't rule this team out just yet. They’ve already started rewriting Big Blue's history. No reason to think they’re done.
Bears Trade Proposal Sends Fan-Favorite QB to Team in Desperate Need
The Chicago Bears, at 2-2, just about crept past the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon, in a 25-24 battle.
And whilst Caleb Williams has hardly been perfect to commence his second season in the league, the signs of both his ability and gradual improvement have certainly been on show.
However, this trade proposal concerns not Williams – who will remain, unless something goes very much awry, with the Bears for the foreseeable future – but with backup, Tyson Bagent.
Bagent has been a solid backup for both Williams and former Bears starter, Justin Fields, over his three-year period in the league. And despite being a fan favorite amongst much of the Bears faithful, could find himself moved to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Tyson Bagent Would Be A Desired Target For Cincinnati
Fundamentally, after another damning defeat on Monday night, the Bengals know the cannot proceed for much longer with Jake Browning, who put up 125 passing yards against the Denver Broncos.
On the season, since starter, Joe Burrow, went down with turf toe in week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the former University of Washington man has 506 passing yards, three touchdowns and 5 interceptions for a very uninspiring 67.9 passer rating.
When it comes to high profile names to replace the former AFC Champion, former undrafted free agent, Bagent is not exactly the first that comes to mind. But it could sneakily be one of the smarter ones.
Bagent went 2-2 as a starter in 2023 in lieu of Fields, and whilst he did show himself to a be a little interception-prone, he also managed to push the ball downfield and get things rolling on offense at a time when virtually
Not only could Bagent give Cincy that spark on offense that the team is sorely lacking without Burrow, but he represents an ascending player, in theory, who still is getting better and better.
Even if he does not vastly improve from the level we have seen from him over the past few years, a future age-related decline is very far down the line for the 25 year old – something that cannot be said for other much-touted veteran trade options like Jameis Winston or Russell Wilson.
What Would It Take For The Bears To Part With Tyson Bagent?
The former Shepherd University man is not exactly an irreplaceable component of their offense, critical to them making a run for the NFC North title and/or playoffs. But he is still the QB2 ahead of third string veteran, Case Keenum.
Chicago would prefer to hold onto Bagent if they can, but given the presence of Keenum on the roster, one imagines that if the right offer came through, general manager, Ryan Poles, could certainly be willing to deal the third year QB.
The team would not need to get a super-haul for Bagent’s services, but a pair of low-end day 3 picks over the next couple years should be enough to get the deal done.
Chicago Bears receive: 2026 sixth round pick, 2027 seventh round pick
Cincinnati Bengals receive: Tyson Bagent
