Giants QB injured in Rams loss

Jaxson Dart left Monday's game against the Los Angeles Rams early with a left knee injury. The Giants lost 28-6 in what could be a season-altering moment.

How the injury happened

Dart was hit less than four minutes into the game on third-and-eight. Rams linebacker Byron Young hit him from the right, driving him into another linebacker who undercut his legs.

Surgery could end season

Initial diagnosis was a sprained medial collateral ligament, but ESPN reports Dart may need knee surgery that would sideline him for the rest of the season. Coach John Harbaugh is preparing for multiple possibilities.

“We've got to prepare for the range of possibilities.”

Harbaugh won't confirm severity

The Giants coach declined to confirm reports that the injury is worse than initially thought. He said an MRI would provide more information and the team would share details after evaluation is complete.

“It's an ongoing conversation about the health of a player, of a person.”

Winston ready to step in

Harbaugh expressed confidence in backup Jameis Winston to take over if Dart is sidelined. The Giants will lean on Winston for however long their starting QB is out.

Injuries pile up for Giants

Beyond Dart, the Giants lost pass rusher Brian Burns to an ankle sprain and left tackle Andrew Thomas to a lower-body injury. Wide receiver Malik Nabers dislocated his shoulder but popped it back in.

Giants stay focused ahead

At 1-1 to start the season, New York faces the Titans next. Harbaugh said the team won't be discouraged by injuries, calling it a normal part of NFL football.

“This is football. This is the NFL. This is what you do.”