Jameis Winston is set to start for the New York Giants against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, marking his first start since Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee injury. Winston’s performance will influence how aggressively the Giants pursue a veteran quarterback, with coach John Harbaugh stating 'all options are open.' The Giants are considering free agent Jimmy Garoppolo, Cardinals backup Gardner Minshew II, Vikings reserve J. J.

McCarthy, 49ers backup Mac Jones, and Chiefs backup Justin Fields. Brandon Allen, who attended training camp with New York, is also a possibility. Dart underwent surgery Friday to repair the meniscus and MCL in his left knee and is out for the regular season, though Harbaugh left open a potential return if the Giants make a playoff run.

Winston struggled in his previous start, completing 11-of-27 passes for 111 yards with an interception in a 28-6 loss to the Rams. Jake Haener was signed from the practice squad to serve as Winston’s backup against the Titans. The Giants have had conversations with Garoppolo’s camp, though he has not worked out for the team.

Garoppolo, who considered retirement, prefers a 53-man roster spot over the practice squad. The team is adjusting its game plan to better suit Winston’s pocket-passing style, installing over 300 plays this offseason and tailoring Sunday’s offense to his strengths, including a power run game led by Cam Skattebo amid expected wind and rain at the Meadowlands.