Blues at Giants
New York Giants 35, Melbourne Blues 7 · DEATHROW ACADEMY!!!
Final Score
Blues 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Giants 35 4 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPTaylen Green 229 yds passingIsrael Abanikanda 165 yds rushingIsrael Abanikanda 88 yds receivingTremaine Edmunds 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 279 · 346Passing yards 216 · 131Rushing yards 63 · 215Completions 20/42 · 11/18Yards per carry 5.2 · 12.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 34d ago
The New York Giants dominated the Melbourne Blues with a commanding 35-7 victory in Week 15 of the 2026 season. This win keeps the Giants firmly in playoff contention while the Blues struggle to find their footing as the season winds down.
Offensively, the Giants were led by a stellar performance from Israel Abanikanda, who not only rushed for 165 yards but also contributed 88 receiving yards. Quarterback Jaxson Dart added to the onslaught with two touchdown passes, showcasing the Giants' explosive offensive capabilities. Meanwhile, Taylen Green of the Blues managed to rack up 229 passing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Giants' firepower.
Defensively, the Giants were relentless, highlighted by Paulson Adebo's interception that shifted momentum in their favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Adebo's pick led to a quick touchdown, extending the Giants' lead and putting the Blues in a hole they couldn't escape. While the Blues' Emmanuel McNeil-Warren recorded four total tackles and Jared Verse added a sack, their efforts were overshadowed by the Giants' dominant overall performance.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blues | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 20/42 | 48% | 229 | 1 | 2 | 52.5 |
| Giants | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 11/18 | 61% | 143 | 2 | 0 | 123.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blues | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 9 | 33 | 3.7 | 22 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| J.Michael SturdivantWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||||
| Israel AbanikandaHB | 12 | 165 | 13.8 | 20 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Calvin AustinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blues | |||||||
| Denzel BostonWR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 32 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||||
| Israel AbanikandaHB | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 93 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 16 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Malachi FieldsWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Calvin AustinWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Isaiah BondWR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Grant CalcaterraTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blues | |||||
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ronnie HickmanSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Giants | |||||
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReaderDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian BurnsREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul CarterLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton HoodCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arvell ReeseWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shelby HarrisDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor RappSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tyler NubinSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| A.J. EpenesaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blues | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giants | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 0/1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan StoutP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |