Jordan Raanan covers the New York Giants for ESPN. In his first start replacing Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston threw for 119 yards in the rain to lead the Giants to a 12-7 victory over the Titans. Coach John Harbaugh affirmed Winston as the clear QB1, stating definitively that he will remain the starter regardless of future roster moves.

With Jaxson Dart sidelined indefinitely after knee surgery, Winston solidified his position by leading four scoring drives and avoiding turnovers in difficult conditions. The Giants, now 2-1, host the Arizona Cardinals next week at Met Life Stadium. New York is expected to add veteran competition, with free agents Jimmy Garoppolo, Gardner Minshew II, and J.

J. McCarthy among the options. However, offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor declared, "Jameis is our quarterback now.

We're going to ride with him for the rest of the season." Center John Michael Schmitz echoed the sentiment, stating the team trusts Winston to get the job done. Winston himself focused on the win, noting he is grateful to be judged by the result rather than statistics. Despite a wild start, he settled in the second half, completing key passes and making a 15-yard scramble.

Harbaugh praised Winston for doing "what was required," quoting St. Francis of Assisi. Winston, a 12-year veteran, enters the game with the full support of the locker room.