Jaxson Dart

Jaxson Dart enters the 2026 fantasy football season as one of the more intriguing young quarterbacks in the game, with real top-five upside if his second-year jump is as strong as expected. He was excellent as a rookie in 2025, finishing with 2,272 passing yards, 487 rushing yards, and 24 total touchdowns in 12 games, and his fantasy value was boosted by the fact that he averaged 22.6 fantasy points per game in his 12 starts.

What makes Dart especially appealing is his rushing profile. He averaged 40.6 rushing yards per game in those 12 starts and scored nine rushing touchdowns, which gave him a weekly ceiling that few quarterbacks can match. Fantasy managers should still remember that he played aggressively as a runner and took multiple hard hits, including a concussion last season, so there is some injury risk tied to how much he exposes himself on scrambles.

The supporting cast around him looks better for 2026 than it did for much of last year. Malik Nabers is expected back after his ACL injury, and the Giants also added more receiving help with names like Isaiah Likely, Darnell Mooney, Malachi Fields, Odell Beckham Jr., and JuJu Smith-Schuster, while Wan’Dale Robinson departed in free agency. The biggest offensive concern is that Nabers was reportedly slow in his recovery, so Dart’s early-season ceiling could depend on how quickly that connection is restored.

Overall, Dart profiles as a strong fantasy QB1 target, especially in formats that reward rushing and big passing weeks. CBS Sports has him worth drafting as early as Round 5 in one-quarterback leagues and as a second-round pick in superflex or two-quarterback formats, while other preseason rankings also place him firmly in the top-10 QB conversation. If you want a young passer with both floor and explosive upside, Dart is one of the best bets in 2026.

Updated 06/08/2026