Jaxson Dart’s 'Unscripted Play' Impresses 2x Super Bowl Champion; Jon Gruden Gushes About His Touchdown

McCoy’s words captured what made Dart’s performance special—his ability to extend plays and make something out of nothing. Whether rolling to his right under pressure or keeping the ball on a zone read, the rookie showcased a calm, instinctive feel for the game.

Former Super Bowl-winning head coach Jon Gruden echoed that sentiment as he shared a video of Dart’s touchdown and wrote, “LOOK AT JAXSON DART, MAN!!!!”

ESPN analyst Ryan Clark also joined the chorus of praise, tweeting:

“I really like Jaxson Dart bruh. He isn’t perfect but he fights his butt off.”

That grit was evident throughout the game. Dart finished 17-of-25 for 195 yards and a touchdown, while adding 58 rushing yards and another score on the ground. His backfield partner, rookie running back Cam Skattebo, punched in three more rushing touchdowns, making them the first rookie duo since Robert Griffin III and Alfred Morris (2012) to combine for four rushing scores in one game.

For context, Dart’s early numbers are quietly stacking up well against Philadelphia’s own star, Jalen Hurts. Through their first three starts of the season, Dart has accounted for six total touchdowns (three passing, three rushing) compared to Hurts’ five (four passing, one rushing), while also posting a slightly higher completion percentage.