Tennessee
Titans
2-0
31
FINAL
35
New York
Giants
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans by a score of 35-31. Both teams entered the game looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious in a hard-fought contest that showcased their explosive offensive capabilities.
Jaxson Dart led the way for New York, throwing for 272 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating poise and precision under pressure. His favorite target, Malik Nabers, had a standout performance, racking up an impressive 210 receiving yards, making key catches that kept the chains moving. Meanwhile, Chris Johnson of the Titans had a strong showing on the ground, accumulating 130 rushing yards, but it wasnโt enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Giants were pivotal in the game's turning point, with Dru Phillips snagging an interception that shifted momentum back to New York late in the fourth quarter. Although the Titans' John Franklin-Myers added pressure with two sacks, it was the Giants' ability to create turnovers that ultimately sealed their victory. The Titans fought valiantly but fell just short, leaving both teams with plenty to build on as the season progresses.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 25 | 10 | 40% | 272 | 2 | 1 | 90.7 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 20 | 9 | 45% | 159 | 2 | 1 | 85.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | HB | 15 | 130 | 8.7 | 24 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 12 | 47 | 3.9 | 14 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 210 | 42.0 | 85 | 2 | 86 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 55 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 20 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | โ | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 31 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amani Hooker | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 51 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

