One small moment can quickly turn into a big deal just ask New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. A short video of him walking past a young fan asking for a fist bump went viral this week, and fans wasted no time calling him out for how he acted.
In the video, Jaxson Dart walks past a fan who keeps asking for a fist bump. He doesn’t react and seems focused elsewhere, but that short moment quickly blew up online. Within hours, the clip went viral on X, racking up thousands of views and mixed reactions. Some people thought he ignored the fan on purpose, while others believed he simply didn’t notice.
It might seem like a small thing, but it shows how closely every move of a pro athlete gets watched. The Giants’ rookie quarterback already made some noise earlier this season when he took an unnecessary jab at Russell Wilson after his first win. Now, he’s realizing that even off the field, moments like these can grab just as much attention.
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For Dart, who’s still finding his footing in the NFL, the moment is a crash course in how fast the spotlight can turn. One second he’s preparing for the biggest test of his young career against the Denver Broncos, and the next, he’s trending for ignoring a fan. That’s life in 2025, everything is filmed, shared, and judged within minutes.
Jaxson Dart has bigger things to focus on than all these internet drama. He’s getting ready for the Giants’ Week 7 game against the Denver Broncos after a strong showing in Week 6. Dart threw for 195 yards and one touchdown, finishing with a 104.6 passer rating. He also ran the ball 13 times for 58 yards and added a rushing touchdown, proving why the Giants see him as a true dual-threat quarterback.
For 22-year-old quarterback Jaxson Dart, moments like this will become normal for him. His early NFL career has already been filled with both big plays and criticism. And with already some news about Eli Manning isn’t too happy with him, this new viral clip just adds more drama to his growing New York story.
