Russell Wilson is playing because Jaxson Dart is unavailable due to injury, and Wilson is serving as the backup who has stepped in to start or relieve as needed for the Giants in their current stretch. Additionally, Wilson has publicly expressed staying ready and helpful to the team, including mentoring Dart when possible, and believes there is still value he can provide to the organization as they navigate the season. This situation follows Dart suffering a concussion and Wilson reassuming on-field duties as the No. 2 QB, with the team's coaching staff opting to deploy him in games where his experience can contribute to the matchup.
