New York
Giants
9-6
35
FINAL
21
New England
Patriots
8-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 17 matchup, the New York Giants topped the New England Patriots 35-21, clinching a crucial victory as they head into the playoffs. Both teams were vying for momentum, but the Giants showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, solidifying their postseason aspirations.
Jalen Milroe led the charge for New York, throwing for an impressive 316 yards and three touchdowns, proving to be a pivotal force in the Giants' offensive strategy. Sincere Brown was his favorite target, racking up 151 receiving yards and consistently finding space in the Patriots' secondary. Meanwhile, TreVeyon Henderson of New England had a standout performance as well, rushing for 125 yards, but it was not enough to keep pace with the Giants’ explosive offense.
Defensively, the Giants were relentless, with Brian Burns wreaking havoc on the Patriots' offensive line, logging three sacks and applying constant pressure on the quarterback. Colton Hood anchored the defense with five total tackles, while Jason Sehorn's interception swung momentum firmly in New York's favor during a critical stretch of the game. With their strong defensive effort, the Giants not only secured the win but also sent a clear message as they prepare for the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 316 | 3 | 5 | 94.1 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 33 | 14 | 42% | 200 | 0 | 4 | 23.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 16 | 125 | 7.8 | 42 | 2 | 39 | 1 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | — | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sincere Brown | WR | 6 | 151 | 25.2 | 73 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 6 | 115 | 19.2 | 48 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 38 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Doug Reddick | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Burns | REDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Sehorn | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tarheeb Still | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max McCoy | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Taylor | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Cordova | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

