Giants at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 20, New York Giants 9 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Giants 9 0 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Falcons 20 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPMichael Penix Jr 246 yds passingBijan Robinson 137 yds rushingNick Marsh 67 yds receivingTotal yards 166 · 388Passing yards 100 · 193Rushing yards 66 · 195Completions 14/23 · 19/32Yards per carry 6.6 · 5.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a crucial Week 9 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the New York Giants 20-9, further solidifying their playoff aspirations in the 2027 season. The Falcons' victory was vital as they look to maintain momentum in a tightly contested division.
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for 246 yards and one touchdown, while Bijan Robinson was a force on the ground, racking up 137 rushing yards. Nick Marsh contributed with a solid performance in the receiving game, notching 67 yards, helping the Falcons control the pace of the game.
Defensively, the Giants struggled to contain the Falcons' offense, despite standout performances from Brian Burns, who recorded two sacks, and Greg Newsome II, who grabbed two interceptions. The game's turning point came in the second half when the Falcons' defense tightened up, forcing the Giants into critical turnovers and stifling any chance of a comeback. Atlanta's ability to capitalize on these defensive stands ultimately secured their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 14/23 | 61% | 100 | 0 | 0 | 70.9 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 19/32 | 59% | 246 | 1 | 3 | 54.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Cam SkatteboHB | 8 | 59 | 7.4 | 45 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 29 | 137 | 4.7 | 64 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kewan LacyHB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Malik NabersWR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Cam SkatteboHB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malachi FieldsWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Nick MarshWR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 33 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 26 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Michael MayerTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||
| Greg Newsome IICB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian BurnsDT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell ReeseLEDG | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bear AlexanderDT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton HoodCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReaderDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsSAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul CarterREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFaddenWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will EcholesDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr.LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Paulson AdeboCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edefuan UlofoshioMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler NubinSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||
| Jordan StoutP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jake BaileyP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Cade YorkK | 3/3 | 0 | 50 |