New York
Giants
4-2
26
FINAL
31
New York
Jets
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 31-26, securing their place in the postseason. With playoff implications on the line, both teams battled fiercely, but it was the Jets who emerged victorious in this tightly contested rivalry.
Cade Klubnik was the standout performer for the Jets, throwing for three touchdown passes and leading his team’s offense with precision. Jaxson Dart put up impressive numbers for the Giants, racking up 318 passing yards, while Amon-Ra St. Brown showcased his skills with a stellar 158 receiving yards, keeping the Giants competitive until the final whistle. Breece Hall contributed on the ground with 77 rushing yards, helping the Jets maintain their offensive momentum.
Defensively, the Jets made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game. Jamien Sherwood led the team with eight total tackles, while David Bailey added a key sack that pressured Dart at critical moments. The Jets' Andre Cisco sealed the victory with a pivotal interception late in the fourth quarter, ensuring the Giants couldn't mount a last-minute comeback. The Jets' defense stepped up when it mattered most, solidifying their win and playoff aspirations.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 37 | 24 | 65% | 318 | 3 | 1 | 107.7 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 30 | 22 | 73% | 227 | 3 | 0 | 128.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 13 | 77 | 5.9 | 43 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 16 | 53 | 3.3 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 8 | 36 | 4.5 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 11 | 158 | 14.4 | 71 | 3 | 67 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 61 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 25 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Cisco | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Stewart | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Mauri Washington | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terell Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treven Ma'ae | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dean Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheem Biles | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 54 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 28 |

