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FINAL
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New York
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 20-14 in Week 5 of the 2028 season. Both teams came into the game looking to secure a critical victory, but it was the Giants who ultimately emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the playoff chase.
Jaxson Dart led the Giants' offense with a stellar performance, throwing for 2 touchdowns and helping his team maintain a balanced attack. Joe Burrow of the Bengals also had a strong outing, amassing 220 passing yards, while Chase Brown showcased his skills on the ground with 108 rushing yards. Ja'Marr Chase was a key target for Burrow, racking up 84 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win for Cincinnati.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays when it mattered most, with Colton Hood recording a pivotal interception that stifled a Bengals drive. The turning point came late in the game when the Bengals were poised to score, but Hood's interception shifted momentum back to New York. Although Witt Weeks led the Bengals with 8 total tackles, it was the Giants' timely defensive stand that sealed their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 23 | 16 | 70% | 220 | 1 | 1 | 96.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 23 | 18 | 78% | 190 | 2 | 0 | 130.0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 7 | 108 | 15.4 | 6 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 14 | 70 | 5.0 | 32 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fernando Amaya | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 10 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 32 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 28 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 56 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Rocky Bers | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Colbie Young | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Fernando Amaya | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witt Weeks | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Money | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AJ Holmes | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Crutchfield | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julius Gilliam | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Love | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Tanley | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gilbert Boley | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33 |

