Cleveland
Browns
0-3
25
FINAL
42
New York
Giants
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 showdown, the New York Giants topped the Cleveland Browns 42-25, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season winds down. The Giants' impressive performance marked a crucial victory, keeping them firmly in contention for a postseason berth while dealing a blow to the Browns' hopes.
Jaxson Dart was the star of the night for New York, throwing for five touchdown passes and showcasing his ability to find the end zone. On the receiving end, Malik Nabers was sensational, racking up 205 receiving yards and consistently making big plays to stretch the field. Tyrone Tracy Jr. added a strong ground game with 97 rushing yards, complementing the high-flying aerial attack.
Defensively, the Giants were relentless, led by Brian Burns, who not only recorded six total tackles but also sacked the quarterback twice, disrupting Cleveland's offensive rhythm. Denzel Ward chipped in with two crucial interceptions, turning the tide in favor of the Giants at pivotal moments. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Dart connected with Nabers for a 75-yard touchdown that shifted momentum and put the Giants firmly in control.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 40 | 20 | 392 | 3 | 3 | 78.3 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 16 | 9 | 280 | 5 | 0 | 140.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 7 | 97 | 13.9 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 12 | 33 | 2.8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | -7 | -7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 205 | 41.0 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 4 | 111 | 27.8 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| N'Keal Harry | TE | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Burns | LEDG | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | FS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Korie Black | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Tomlinson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ben Sauls | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

