Tennessee
Titans
1-1
17
FINAL
31
New York
Giants
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the New York Giants topped the Tennessee Titans 31-17, securing a crucial victory early in the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum, the Giants showcased their offensive firepower while the Titans aimed to bounce back from a previous loss.
C.J. Stroud led the Giants' offense with precision, throwing for two touchdowns and guiding a balanced attack that included Jahmyr Gibbs, who rushed for 72 yards. On the receiving end, Jaxon Smith-Njigba was a standout for the Titans, racking up an impressive 155 receiving yards. Despite the Titans' efforts, Haynes King’s 276 passing yards weren't enough to keep pace with the Giants’ scoring.
Defensively, the Giants made their mark with Denzel Ward leading the way with eight total tackles, while Danielle Hunter contributed significantly with two sacks, putting pressure on the Titans’ quarterback. The game's turning point came in the second half when the Giants' defense stifled a potential Titans comeback, forcing a critical turnover that shifted the momentum firmly in their favor.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 37 | 21 | 241 | 2 | 1 | 83.2 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 27 | 23 | 238 | 2 | 0 | 128.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 14 | 72 | 5.1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 15 | 63 | 4.2 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 9 | 56 | 6.2 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 11 | 49 | 4.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 6 | 155 | 25.8 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Hall | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sai'vion Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 50 |

