Jameis Winston Shows Life in First Giants Start, Leads Touchdown Drives

Jameis Winston made his first start of the 2025 season for the New York Giants in Week 11, a narrow 27-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers on November 16, 2025. With Jaxson Dart (concussion) sidelined, Winston, who arrived this past offseason, led two first-half touchdown drives, including one to open the game, and scored his first rushing touchdown of the season in the third quarter to give the Giants a brief lead. He finished 19-of-29 for 201 yards, one interception, and one lost fumble, adding three carries for 10 yards and a rushing score. Although the Giants dropped to 3-9, their offense showed more life with Winston at the helm. His performance was mostly efficient until the final 40 seconds, when he threw a pick and fumbled on a Hail Mary attempt. Winston was named the starter by interim coach Mike Kafka on November 12, two days after head coach Brian Daboll was fired, following Russell Wilson's start to the year and Dart taking over in Week 5.