New York
Giants
5-2
34
FINAL
17
Atlanta
Falcons
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Giants topped the Atlanta Falcons 34-17 in a decisive Week 8 matchup that showcased their offensive firepower. With this victory, the Giants solidify their position in the playoff race, while the Falcons struggle to find consistency in their season.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for 288 yards and contributing significantly to the scoreboard. Cam Skattebo was a force on the ground, racking up 111 rushing yards, while Rome Odunze shined in the receiving game with 122 yards. The Giants' balanced attack ultimately proved too much for the Falcons to handle.
Defensively, Sauce Gardner made a crucial impact, snagging an interception that shifted momentum in favor of the Giants. Although Avieon Terrell of the Falcons was active on defense with eight total tackles, his efforts weren't enough to contain New York's explosive offense. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Gardner's pick set up a touchdown, allowing the Giants to build an insurmountable lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 32 | 25 | 78% | 288 | 0 | 0 | 104.1 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 25 | 17 | 68% | 132 | 2 | 1 | 90.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 24 | 111 | 4.6 | 19 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 12 | 76 | 6.3 | 46 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 8 | 122 | 15.3 | 27 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 36 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 24 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dymere Miller | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sanoussi Kane | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bralen Trice | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anterio Thompson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 51 |
| Bryce Raymond | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 56 |

