Giants’ Jaxson Dart, Abdul Carter leaders for Offensive, Defensive Rookie of the Year awards

What a difference a week makes.

The Giants stunned the Eagles, 34-17, on “Thursday Night Football” as 3/1 underdogs and rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart had his breakout performance, tallying both a rushing and passing touchdown.

Now, the Giants rookie is the odds-on favorite to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, according to oddsmakers at BetMGM.

Dart isn’t the only Giants rookie getting love from the sportsbooks, though.

No. 3 pick Abdul Carter is the favorite to win Defensive Rookie of the Year with +175 odds at BetMGM.

Dart opened the season at +2500 to win the award and was +650 before Thursday’s game.

As of Monday afternoon, Dart is -135 to win OROY ahead of Buccaneers receiver Emeka Egbuka (+210), Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (+600) and Colts tight end Tyler Warren (+650).

Egbuka was the favorite entering Week 6, but he suffered a hamstring injury Sunday afternoon and is expected to some time, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Dart’s rise has been one of the few positives for a Giants team that didn’t have high expectations entering the season.

The 25th overall pick landed the starting job after it was clear Russell Wilson couldn’t get it done under center for Big Blue.

He won his first start against the Chargers at MetLife Stadium then stumbled on the road against the Saints before the thrilling win against the Eagles.

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Carter, meanwhile, has been a welcome addition for the Giants on defense with the ability to play as a linebacker or edge rusher, even if the sacks haven’t come yet.

Whether either or both Giants rookies will win their respective rookie honors remains to be seen.

For at least one week, the future looks bright in East Rutherford.

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Malik Smith has been immersed in the sports betting industry since 2017. He’s a data nerd with a particular focus on the NBA and combat sports. He spends his weeknights in the winter looking for edges on plus-money NBA player props.