Los Angeles
Chargers
2-4
29
FINAL
31
New York
Giants
5-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 31-29. The game held significant playoff implications, as both teams aimed to solidify their positions in a competitive conference race.
Jalen Hurts showcased his prowess for the Chargers, throwing for 372 yards and three touchdowns, proving to be a formidable force in the air. However, it was Troy Franklin's standout performance for the Giants that stole the show, as he racked up 165 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to break free from coverage and make big plays. Zach Charbonnet added a solid ground game with 60 rushing yards, helping to keep the chains moving for New York.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays to secure the win, with Greg Newsome II leading the charge with eight total tackles. The game turned in the final minutes, as the Giants' defense tightened, preventing the Chargers from scoring on their last possession, ultimately sealing the victory. Despite a strong offensive showing from the Chargers, it was the Giants' timely defensive stops that made the difference in this closely contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 44 | 29 | 66% | 372 | 3 | 0 | 114.9 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 30 | 24 | 80% | 361 | 3 | 0 | 150.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 20 | 60 | 3.0 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 13 | 42 | 3.2 | 30 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kalel Mullings | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedrick Meriweather | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Franklin | WR | 7 | 165 | 23.6 | 86 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 8 | 162 | 20.3 | 92 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 24 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Cedrick Meriweather | TE | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Thomas | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Wingo | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Baron | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquee Capers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 29 |

