Arizona
Cardinals
1-2
35
FINAL
56
New York
Giants
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane clash, the New York Giants topped the Arizona Cardinals with a decisive 56-35 victory in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Giants' position in the playoff race while the Cardinals struggle to find their footing in a competitive division.
Leading the charge for the Giants was quarterback Joe Milton, who threw for an impressive 376 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers downfield. Antonio Gibson added to the offensive fireworks with a dominant performance on the ground, rushing for 151 yards, while Malik Nabers was virtually unstoppable in the air, racking up 239 receiving yards to keep the defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Giants made their mark with a strong performance from Arvell Reese, who led the team with six total tackles, and Christian Wilkins, who wreaked havoc on the Cardinals' offensive line with 2.5 sacks. The turning point came early in the second half when the Giants scored on back-to-back possessions, stretching their lead and forcing the Cardinals to play catch-up. Despite a late interception by Jack Gibbens, the Giants' defensive pressure and timely stops ensured they maintained control throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 14 | 10 | 71% | 376 | 6 | 1 | 123.5 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 228 | 3 | 0 | 119.3 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 17 | 151 | 8.9 | 19 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 19 | 143 | 7.5 | 37 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 239 | 47.8 | 40 | 5 | 80 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 120 | 40.0 | 64 | 1 | 86 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 8 | 82 | 10.3 | 62 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 10 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron Browning | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

