Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
13-5
17
FINAL
28
New York
Giants
13-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the New York Giants secured their place in the next stage of the playoffs by defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-17. With both teams vying for a shot at the championship, the Giants rose to the occasion, showcasing their offensive power and defensive prowess.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart led the charge for the Giants, tossing three touchdown passes while spearheading a balanced offensive attack. De'Von Achane contributed significantly on the ground with 73 rushing yards, and Ted Hurst III was a standout target for the Buccaneers, racking up 95 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide for Tampa Bay.
Defensively, Brian Burns was the star of the show for New York, totaling five tackles and three sacks, putting immense pressure on Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield throughout the game. The Giants' defense also forced a pivotal interception by Tyler Nubin, which shifted momentum and allowed New York to maintain control as they pulled away in the second half. This combination of offensive firepower and defensive tenacity proved decisive in the Giants' victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 34 | 18 | 272 | 2 | 2 | 74.6 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 20 | 13 | 200 | 3 | 1 | 116.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 18 | 73 | 4.1 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 8 | 54 | 6.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 5 | 95 | 19.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Burns | REDG | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 45 |

