Jameis Winston’s return to the field for the New York Giants on Monday night was marked by a difficult afternoon, as the veteran quarterback struggled after being called upon unexpectedly. Winston entered the game after starter Jaxson Dart left with a knee injury on the opening drive in the Giants’ 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Despite the Giants’ offseason efforts to strengthen the depth behind Dart, Winston appeared unsettled throughout the contest. He completed 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards and threw an interception in a performance that drew criticism for several errant throws and an inability to sustain drives. The quarterback’s difficulties included missed opportunities in scoring positions and a failure to generate any points in the second half.

Winston’s early struggles were evident as he completed just one of his first six passes for one yard. A misthrown pass to running back Devin Singletary on the Giants’ second possession nullified a potential field goal chance and forced the team to punt. Later, trailing 14-0, Winston was intercepted near the Rams’ red zone when an underthrown ball was picked off by cornerback Trent McDuffie. Winston acknowledged the pressure and coverage he faced, noting that the defense anticipated his throw, making execution challenging.

Despite recovering a fumble that set the Giants up at the Rams’ 11-yard line late in the first half, the team opted for three running plays before settling for a field goal. That would prove to be New York’s only offensive score, as the Giants managed just 60 yards in the second half and failed to advance within the Rams’ 30-yard line.

Winston, who was the first overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft and earned the Heisman Trophy in 2013, finished the 2025 season with two losses in two starts for the Giants, completing 56.1 percent of his passes for 567 yards alongside two touchdowns and two interceptions. In a postgame statement, he expressed a focus on improving his execution and contributing more effectively to the team.

Looking ahead, Winston is expected to remain under center for the Giants’ upcoming game on a short week, when they host the Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. The team’s offense will seek to regain momentum after a performance that underscored the challenges of transitioning mid-game and underscored questions about Winston’s current readiness as a starting quarterback.