New England
Patriots
0-0
66
FINAL
45
New York
Giants
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling start to the 2027 season, the New England Patriots took down the New York Giants with a final score of 66-45. Both teams showcased high-powered offenses, but it was the Patriots who ultimately outlasted the Giants in a game filled with explosive plays and big performances.
Drake Maye led the way for New England, throwing for five touchdowns and keeping the Giants' defense on their heels all night. TreVeyon Henderson added a dominant rushing performance with 135 yards on the ground, while rookie sensation Malik Nabers racked up an impressive 193 receiving yards for New York, showcasing his ability to stretch the field.
Defensively, the Patriots made their mark with key plays that shifted momentum. Christian Gonzalez recorded seven total tackles, while Gabe Jacas added pressure with two sacks. K.J. Britt's two interceptions proved pivotal, as they thwarted potential scoring drives for the Giants and helped seal the victory in a game that will be remembered for its offensive fireworks.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 35 | 24 | 69% | 417 | 4 | 6 | 107.3 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 19 | 12 | 63% | 360 | 5 | 1 | 124.4 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 30 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 15 | 135 | 9.0 | 18 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 9 | 102 | 11.3 | 19 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 11 | 193 | 17.5 | 27 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 158 | 39.5 | 29 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 133 | 44.3 | 87 | 2 | 91 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 8 | 132 | 16.5 | 34 | 3 | 40 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 59 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 40 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 20 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| K.J. Britt | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Richards | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Guerrero | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Barrett | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 45 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

