New England
Patriots
0-0
19
FINAL
31
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season, the New York Giants secured a 31-19 victory over the New England Patriots, marking a strong start to their campaign. With both teams eager to set the tone for the new season, the Giants emerged victorious on their home turf, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Jaxson Dart led the Giants' passing attack with two touchdown passes, providing a spark that proved crucial in the contest. Ashton Jeanty contributed significantly on the ground with 81 rushing yards, helping to control the pace of the game. Meanwhile, Davante Adams shone for the Patriots, racking up 138 receiving yards, but it ultimately wasn't enough to overcome the Giants' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Giants were formidable, with Jevon Holland leading the charge with six total tackles. Christian Wilkins made his presence felt with two sacks, disrupting the Patriots' rhythm and creating pressure that contributed to pivotal turnovers. The game's turning point came late in the third quarter when Wilkins' second sack led to a crucial fumble, allowing the Giants to reclaim momentum and secure their lead for good.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 40 | 25 | 63% | 255 | 2 | 0 | 97.3 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 32 | 22 | 69% | 221 | 2 | 0 | 108.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 18 | 81 | 4.5 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 8 | 42 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 5 | -1 | -0.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | WR | 8 | 138 | 17.3 | 67 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 8 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 7 | 56 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Williams | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Grant Delpit | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reece | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clev Lubin | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Jamison-Travis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Rhodes Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 3 | 1 | 38 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 54 |

