Tennessee
Titans
0-2
21
FINAL
22
New York
Giants
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 22-21. This hard-fought contest kept both teams in contention early in the 2026 season, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious in a nail-biter at home.
Jaxson Dart led the Giants' offense with a crucial touchdown pass, while Isaiah Likely showcased his skills with a game-high 79 receiving yards. On the other side, Cam Ward of the Titans threw for 174 yards and was complemented by a powerful rushing performance from Tony Pollard, who racked up 104 yards on the ground. The offensive efforts set the stage for a tightly contested game that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Defensively, the Giants made their mark with a standout performance from Abdul Carter, who recorded three sacks, disrupting the Titans' passing game. Jevon Holland added to the Giantsβ defensive prowess with four total tackles, helping to stifle Tennesseeβs late-game efforts. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense thwarted a crucial Titans drive, allowing New York to hold on for the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 19 | 13 | 68% | 174 | 1 | 3 | 75.2 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 10 | 9 | 90% | 167 | 1 | 1 | 112.5 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 8 | 4 | 50% | 61 | 0 | 3 | 35.9 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 1 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 | β |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | HB | 15 | 104 | 6.9 | 16 | 1 | 53 | 2 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 15 | 66 | 4.4 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 22 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 17 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 42 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 33 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | β | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | β | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Elliott | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

