New York
Giants
1-2
31
FINAL
25
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 31-25, marking a crucial victory early in the 2028 season. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their playoff aspirations, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience on the road.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for two touchdowns and effectively managing the game. Cam Skattebo provided a ground attack with 105 rushing yards, while Malik Nabers was a standout in the passing game, racking up 104 receiving yards. Their combined efforts were pivotal in keeping the Giants ahead throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Giants made critical plays that impacted the outcome. Tremaine Edmunds led the team with nine total tackles, while Brian Burns contributed with a sack, applying pressure on the Buccaneers’ offense. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense held Tampa Bay to a crucial stop, allowing New York to maintain their slim lead and seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele | QB | 38 | 26 | 284 | 1 | 0 | 99.0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 36 | 22 | 219 | 2 | 0 | 96.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 14 | 105 | 7.5 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 18 | 74 | 4.1 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| CJ Baxter | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 8 | 104 | 13.0 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 0 | 26 | 2 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 7 | 59 | 8.4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jesse Legree | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Antoine Shivers | TE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | LEDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Flowers | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Griffin | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Roberts | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amauri Washington | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Jamison-Travis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javin Wright | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Perez | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 45 |

