Arizona
Cardinals
1-0
21
FINAL
31
New York
Giants
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an exciting Week 5 matchup, the New York Giants topped the Arizona Cardinals 31-21, solidifying their place in the playoff race. With both teams vying for momentum early in the season, this victory was crucial for the Giants, who now look to build on their success as they head deeper into the 2027 campaign.
The Giants' offense was propelled by a standout performance from quarterback Jaxson Dart, who threw for four touchdowns while racking up 255 passing yards. Wide receiver Malik Nabers was a key target, amassing a remarkable 153 receiving yards that helped stretch the Cardinals' defense. Despite a strong showing from Arizona's Carson Beck, who led the game with 312 passing yards, it was the Giants' ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities that made the difference.
Defensively, the Giants also made their mark, with Devontae Tyson snagging an interception that turned the tide in their favor. The pivotal moment came late in the second quarter when Dart connected with Nabers on a crucial touchdown pass, giving New York a lead they would not relinquish. While Deontae Fuller of the Cardinals managed to record four tackles and a sack, it was the Giants' cohesive defensive efforts that ultimately stymied Arizona's late-game comeback attempts.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Beck | QB | 29 | 19 | 66% | 312 | 2 | 2 | 95.7 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 20 | 15 | 75% | 305 | 4 | 0 | 156.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 9 | 22 | 2.4 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 153 | 30.6 | 71 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 62 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 73 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 26 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 53 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 11 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 15 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devontae Tyson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deontae Fuller | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marion Shabazz | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 51 |

