POLICY WIRE FACT CHECK: Jaxson Dart injures his knee as several Giants stars get banged up in loss to Rams
The Claim A viral post circulating on social media and shared by several news outlets, including AP News, claimed that Jaxson Dart, the quarterback for the University of Utah, suffered a knee injury...
The Claim
A viral post circulating on social media and shared by several news outlets, including AP News, claimed that Jaxson Dart, the quarterback for the University of Utah, suffered a knee injury during a game against the Los Angeles Rams. The post also suggested that several New York Giants stars were ‘banged up’ in the same game, raising concerns about player safety and team performance.
The claim was initially disseminated through a headline titled Jaxson Dart injures his knee as several Giants stars get banged up in loss to Rams, which appeared on multiple platforms, including Google News and social media channels. The post included a video clip allegedly showing Dart limping off the field, with text overlays suggesting he had sustained a serious knee injury. The narrative was further amplified by headlines that linked the injury to the Giants’ performance in the game, despite no clear evidence connecting the two teams or events.
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The Details & Investigation
Upon reviewing the original source material, it becomes evident that the claim is based on a conflation of two separate events. Jaxson Dart, a college quarterback, was not involved in any game against the Los Angeles Rams, as the Rams are an NFL team and Dart plays for the University of Utah, a collegiate program. There is no record of a game between the two teams, nor is there any verified footage or report indicating that Dart sustained a knee injury during a game.
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