Falcons at Giants
New York Giants 28, Atlanta Falcons 25 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Falcons 25 3 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 2 XP
Giants 28 3 TD ยท 2 FG ยท 2 XPJaxson Dart 342 yds passingJadan Baugh 94 yds rushingMalik Nabers 121 yds receivingAvieon Terrell 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 305 ยท 480Passing yards 202 ยท 342Rushing yards 103 ยท 138Completions 18/36 ยท 35/50Yards per carry 5.2 ยท 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 5d ago
In a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 28-25. With playoff aspirations on the line, this game was crucial for both teams as they fought for positioning in the postseason race.
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart led the charge with an impressive 342 passing yards, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively downfield. He connected with Malik Nabers, who was a standout receiver with 121 yards, while Jadan Baugh contributed significantly in the ground game, racking up 94 rushing yards. Aidan Chiles of the Falcons kept things competitive with two touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Giants made key plays when it mattered most, with Abdul Carter recording a sack that disrupted Atlanta's rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Avieon Terrell intercepted a pass, halting a potential game-winning drive by the Falcons. With this critical defensive stand, the Giants were able to hold off the Falcons and seal their victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Aidan ChilesQB | 18/36 | 50% | 202 | 2 | 1 | 74.0 |
| Giants | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 35/50 | 70% | 342 | 1 | 2 | 78.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 13 | 69 | 5.3 | 25 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Aidan ChilesQB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nate FrazierHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||||
| Jadan BaughHB | 19 | 94 | 4.9 | 24 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 7 | 38 | 5.4 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | โ | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Malik NabersWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick RicardFB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 43 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 3 |
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Nate FrazierHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||||
| Malik NabersWR | 9 | 121 | 13.4 | 28 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 8 | 88 | 11.0 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 9 | 86 | 9.6 | 27 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Calvin AustinWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | โ | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Thomas Fidone IITE | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jadan BaughHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Patrick RicardFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Avieon TerrellCB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kelee RingoSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthias GivensDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrique SmithCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ScottDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD BertrandSAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sammy OmosighoMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daijahn AnthonyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||
| Drue TranquillWILL | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell ReeseMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie BlackCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BurnsREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul CarterLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton HoodCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre SweatDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean NixonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Jamie SantosK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie SmythK | 1/1 | 2 | 45 |
| Giants | |||
| Jake BatesK | 2/2 | 2 | 44 |