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New York
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a gritty defensive battle, the New York Giants topped the Tennessee Titans 11-3 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. Both teams struggled to find their offensive rhythm, but the Giants managed to hold off the Titans, securing their second win of the season while leaving Tennessee still searching for answers.
J.J. McCarthy led the Giants with a steady performance, throwing for a crucial touchdown that proved to be the difference in the low-scoring affair. On the receiving end, Malik Nabers shone brightly, racking up 89 yards and providing McCarthy with a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, Cam Ward of the Titans threw for 187 yards but couldn't find the end zone, highlighting the struggles of Tennessee's offense.
Defensively, both teams made their presence felt, but the Giants' Dru Phillips stood out with an interception that shifted momentum in favor of New York. The Titans' Jeffery Simmons contributed with 1.5 sacks, but it was the Giants' ability to limit big plays that truly defined the matchup. The game turned in the second quarter when McCarthy's touchdown pass gave New York a lead they would not relinquish, showcasing their resilience and determination on home turf.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 42 | 17 | 40% | 187 | 0 | 1 | 44.4 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 35 | 18 | 51% | 184 | 1 | 0 | 76.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 27 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 10 | 55 | 5.5 | 21 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 14 | 49 | 3.5 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 9 | 48 | 5.3 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 32 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 25 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Solomon Thomas | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roy Robertson-Harris | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Martin | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Elliott | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 33 |

