Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
4-1
18
FINAL
37
New York
Giants
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Giants topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37-18 in Week 9 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Giants showcased their dominance at home, improving their standing in the competitive NFC.
Giants quarterback Nick Pope led the charge with an impressive 322 passing yards and four touchdown passes, connecting frequently with standout receiver Harold Fannin Jr., who racked up 161 receiving yards. Running back Isiah Pacheco contributed significantly on the ground with 73 rushing yards, providing a balanced offensive attack that kept the Buccaneers' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Giants were formidable, highlighted by Zaire Dawson's five total tackles and an interception that helped swing momentum in their favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Dawson's interception set up a quick touchdown drive, stretching the lead to two scores and forcing Tampa Bay to play catch-up for the remainder of the game. With key defensive plays and a potent offense, the Giants secured a crucial victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pope | QB | 30 | 21 | 70% | 322 | 4 | 1 | 130.8 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 31 | 18 | 58% | 265 | 2 | 1 | 94.1 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 9 | 73 | 8.1 | 14 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 15 | 40 | 2.7 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Nick Pope | QB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 7 | 161 | 23.0 | 47 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 13 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 14 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 25 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 34 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 26 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| JaMichael Barker | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaire Dawson | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Sherman | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barryn Sorrell | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Sawyer | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Gillikin | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 25 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23 |

