New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart took a heavy hit from Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown while out of bounds during the first quarter of Sunday night's season-opening game, sparking a brief scuffle between players from both teams. Officials penalised Overshown and the Cowboys 15 yards for unnecessary roughness, but the more notable development was that Dart was not sent to the sideline medical tent for evaluation, despite the severity of the blow.

The absence of a tent visit stands out given Dart's history: during his 2025 rookie season he underwent five concussion evaluations, was diagnosed with one concussion, and missed two games as a result. He had also voiced frustration in the preseason, telling reporters after an August 9 game against the Minnesota Vikings that he was "puzzled" at repeatedly being sent for checks he felt were unnecessary. Commentators have speculated, without evidence of any wrongdoing by medical staff, that his earlier complaints may have influenced how this latest hit was assessed.