What Happened with Russell Wilson?
Russell Wilson isn't playing tonight, October 10th, for the New York Giants against the Philadelphia Eagles because he was benched by the team after multiple underwhelming starts. Instead, Jaxson Dart is starting at quarterback for the Giants. Officially, Wilson is healthy but designated as inactive, third straight time he's been sidelined by coach’s decision. The move follows a string of losses when Wilson started; Dart got the nod after snapping that streak two weeks ago.
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Why is Russell Wilson Not Playing Tonight?
Russell Wilson was benched, not because of injury, but entirely due to his recent performances; the Giants lost four straight to start the season with him under center, and the offense looked stagnant. Jaxson Dart replaced him in Week 4, led the team to their first win, and has started ever since.
The Giants confirmed Wilson’s healthy—he appeared in pregame warmups tonight but has no injury designation. This is the third straight game he’s been inactive for football reasons. It’s not a recurring pattern from past seasons, but the first time this year he’s lost his job for performance.
Who's Starting Instead?
Jaxson Dart starts at QB for the Giants. He’s started the last two games: won his debut vs. the Chargers, lost last week vs. the Saints. Through those games, Dart completed 63.1% of his passes, throwing 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.
He's flashy, takes more shots downfield—was sacked three times last week but managed a 234-yard passing line. Dart’s best attribute: quick release under pressure, shown in that Week 4 comeback win. The offense has used more bootlegs and RPOs since the switch. Wilson, meanwhile, briefly entered last week when Dart was checked for concussion—only to get loudly booed on a third-down incompletion.
Wilson's Season So Far
In three games as starter, Wilson went 0-3, completing only 58.2% of passes with 3 touchdowns and 5 interceptions (yikes). Benching isn’t all that shocking if you look at the numbers. He’s never been benched for performance in his career—until now. There's talk that he could be shopped at the trade deadline.
Doesn’t mean he’s done, but he’s sidelined for the foreseeable future unless Dart gets hurt or melts down. His 2025 stat line: 0-3 record, sub-80 passer rating, and his longest streak of games inactive in a decade.
Disclaimer
This information is based on current reports and may change as new developments arise. The status of Russell Wilson and the Giants’ decisions are subject to coaching decisions and team performance. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to official sources and announcements.
