New York
Giants
4-2
55
FINAL
31
Detroit
Lions
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the New York Giants topped the Detroit Lions with a commanding 55-31 victory in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Giants delivered a performance that solidified their postseason aspirations while leaving the Lions scrambling for answers.
Josh Allen was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 479 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm strength and precision. Chris Johnson added a solid ground game with 62 rushing yards, while Ja'Marr Chase of the Lions dazzled with 184 receiving yards, keeping his team competitive throughout.
Defensively, Quan Martin led the Giants with six total tackles, helping to contain the Lions' explosive offense. The game's turning point came when Allen connected with his receivers for three quick touchdowns in the second quarter, effectively swinging momentum in favor of New York. Despite Justin Reid's interception for Detroit, the Giants' defense held firm, ensuring their dominant win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 479 | 6 | 1 | 127.7 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 31 | 20 | 65% | 460 | 4 | 1 | 134.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | HB | 14 | 62 | 4.4 | 11 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 8 | 184 | 23.0 | 64 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 4 | 153 | 38.3 | 15 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 132 | 44.0 | 75 | 2 | 84 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 67 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 23 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 4 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 8 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | HB | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 18 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 32 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 14 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 38 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kyle Philips | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 14 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ochaun Mathis | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Urlacher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 37 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 26 |