Tennessee
Titans
0-2
14
FINAL
17
New York
Giants
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested battle, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans 17-14 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. The game had significant playoff implications, with both teams vying for an early edge in the competitive standings. The Giants' resilience paid off, allowing them to secure a hard-fought victory on their home turf.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York with an impressive 232 passing yards, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively. Cam Skattebo was a key contributor on the ground, racking up 84 rushing yards, while Malik Nabers made crucial catches, finishing with 80 receiving yards. The Giants' offense maintained pressure throughout the game, which ultimately proved pivotal in their success.
Defensively, the Giants were relentless, highlighted by Arvell Reese's seven total tackles and Keeanu Benton's standout performance with 1.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense stifled a potential game-tying drive from the Titans, allowing New York to hold onto their slim lead. Amani Hooker's interception for the Titans kept them in the game, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Giants' late-game fortitude.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 37 | 16 | 232 | 1 | 2 | 50.7 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 27 | 21 | 197 | 1 | 1 | 93.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 11 | 84 | 7.6 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 9 | 51 | 5.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 21 | 42 | 2.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 0 | 19 | 3 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| J.Michael Sturdivant | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | SAM | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Martin | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Phillips | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 55 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 48 |

