Moments after the Giants put a bow on their first preseason game, a 34-25 win over the Bills in Orchard Park, Dart — who went 12 of 19 for 159 yards and a touchdown — embraced mom Kara in the stands at Highmark Stadium, as captured in a video shared on X by Buffalo reporter Jenna Cottrell of ABC affiliate WHAM.

Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart stole all the headlines with his dazzling performance in his preseason debut. He went 12-of-19 passing for 154 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions with a 106.0 passer rating. He also added 24 yards on three carries with a longest run of 19 yards (he led the team in rushing yards).