Jaxson Dart injury update: Giants QB clears concussion protocol, will return vs. Patriots for Week 13

Jaxson Dart is back. On Friday, New York Giants interim coach Mike Kafka confirmed to reporters that his rookie signal-caller will return to the starting lineup when the Giants take on the New England Patriots on Monday night. The team announced on Thursday that Dart had officially cleared the concussion protocol, and now, he's officially ready to take the field again.  

Dart has missed the last two games with a concussion he suffered against the Chicago Bears in Week 10, which was Brian Daboll's final contest as the Giants coach. Kafka made the decision to start Jameis Winston in Dart's place. And while the former No. 1 overall pick did bring a spark to New York's offense (especially in last week's overtime loss to the Detroit Lions), he couldn't bring any wins. 

The 2-10 Giants have lost six straight games, and became the first team to be officially eliminated from playoff contention last week. 

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Dart is 2-5 as the starter this season, and has completed 62.7% of his passes for 1,417 yards, 10 touchdowns and three interceptions in nine total games played. The first-round pick out of Ole Miss has made a major impact with his legs, rushing 57 times for 317 yards and seven touchdowns. Dart has rushed for a touchdown in five consecutive games, which is the longest streak by any rookie quarterback since 1970. 

The Giants are still searching for their first road win this year. New York is 0-7 away from MetLife Stadium this season despite holding double-digit leads in five of those seven games.