Giants at Vikings
New York Giants 31, Minnesota Vikings 13 · LOMBARDI LAB LEGENDS
Final Score
Giants 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Vikings 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPBo Nix 198 yds passingIsaac Brown 89 yds rushingTalyn Taylor 91 yds receivingColton Hood 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 301 · 314Passing yards 195 · 198Rushing yards 106 · 116Completions 17/33 · 21/44Yards per carry 3.9 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a decisive Week 2 clash, the New York Giants overpowered the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 31-13, showcasing their dominance in the early 2028 season. This victory solidifies the Giants' position as serious contenders, while the Vikings struggle to find their rhythm.
Keelon Russel led the Giants' offensive charge, throwing for three touchdowns and facilitating key drives that kept the Vikings' defense on their heels. Isaac Brown complemented the passing game with a solid ground performance, rushing for 89 yards, while Talyn Taylor emerged as Russel's favorite target, racking up 91 receiving yards. Together, they orchestrated a balanced offensive attack that proved too much for Minnesota to handle.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor, with Colton Hood recording two interceptions that thwarted any chance of a Vikings comeback. Although James Pierre led Minnesota's defense with seven tackles, the lack of turnovers and inability to contain the Giants' offensive weapons ultimately sealed their fate. The turning point came in the second quarter when Hood's second pick set up another touchdown, putting New York ahead and firmly in control for the remainder of the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | ||||||
| Keelon RusselQB | 17/33 | 52% | 195 | 3 | 0 | 99.9 |
Vikings | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 21/44 | 48% | 198 | 1 | 2 | 49.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | |||||||
| Isaac BrownHB | 19 | 89 | 4.7 | 44 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Keelon RusselQB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Kamari MoultonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kelshaun JohnsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talyn TaylorWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy PayneHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Bo NixQB | 9 | 59 | 6.6 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jadan BaughHB | 16 | 45 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyson RobinsonHB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rashid ShaheedWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan WingoWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | |||||||
| Talyn TaylorWR | 7 | 91 | 13.0 | 37 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 39 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Kelshaun JohnsonWR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Isaac BrownHB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jamari JohnsonTE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kamari MoultonHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Rashid ShaheedWR | 8 | 85 | 10.6 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Lawson LuckieTE | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Ryan WingoWR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 36 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| KJ DuffWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Tyson RobinsonHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brody FoleyTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jadan BaughHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Giants | |||||
| Colton HoodCB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan JohnsonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keon SabbSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jax StrongCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David OjaboLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sammy BrownSAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shakim FarmerLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton LevyFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen SneedWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi PerichFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew PurcellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon ThibodeauxREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins JrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance ArmstrongDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylaun HenryCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFaddenWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Vikings | |||||
| James PierreCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tae JohnsonFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayden WalkerWILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George ToiaDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins IIICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton PierceMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayin LeeCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Giants | |||
| Jordan StoutP | 1/1 | 4 | 21 |
Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 1 | 41 |
