Falcons at Giants
New York Giants 22, Atlanta Falcons 14 · DEATHROW ACADEMY!!!
Final Score
Falcons 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Giants 22 1 TD · 5 FG · 1 XPJoe Milton 193 yds passingCam Skattebo 98 yds rushingDrake London 97 yds receivingDru Phillips 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 248 · 338Passing yards 193 · 170Rushing yards 55 · 168Completions 17/37 · 15/28Yards per carry 3.2 · 4.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 21d ago
In an exciting Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season, the New York Giants topped the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 22-14, securing a crucial early victory. Both teams aimed to start the season strong, but it was the Giants who rose to the occasion, showcasing their prowess on both sides of the ball.
On offense, Joe Milton of the Falcons threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to connect with his receivers, notably Drake London, who racked up 97 receiving yards. However, it was Cam Skattebo's ground game that made a significant impact for the Giants, as he rushed for 98 yards, proving to be a valuable asset in controlling the tempo of the game.
Defensively, the Giants' performance was key to their success. Tyler Nubin led the charge with eight total tackles, while Sebastian Joseph-Day wreaked havoc on the Falcons' offensive line, recording 2.5 sacks. The game's turning point came when Tremaine Edmunds intercepted a crucial pass, halting a potential scoring drive and allowing the Giants to maintain their lead through the final moments.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 17/37 | 46% | 193 | 2 | 2 | 57.6 |
| Giants | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 15/28 | 54% | 170 | 1 | 0 | 83.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 15 | 50 | 3.3 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||||
| Cam SkatteboHB | 22 | 98 | 4.5 | 48 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Israel AbanikandaHB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick RicardFB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Calvin AustinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 61 | 2 | 48 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 7 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Emari DemercadoHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sean TuckerHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||||
| Malik NabersWR | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 9 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Calvin AustinWR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 14 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cam SkatteboHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Malachi FieldsWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Israel AbanikandaHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Patrick RicardFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin KingSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason SmithDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||
| Dru PhillipsCB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler NubinSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell ReeseWILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton HoodCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BurnsREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Taylor RappSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack KellySAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 5/6 | 1 | 53 |
| Jordan StoutP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Jake BaileyP | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |