New York
Giants
12-4
58
FINAL
35
Minnesota
Vikings
8-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the New York Giants triumphed over the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 58 to 35 in Week 2 of Season 3. This victory propels the Giants to an early lead in the standings, showcasing their offensive firepower and setting the tone for the rest of the season.
Jalen Hurts was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 451 yards and an impressive seven touchdowns, leaving the Vikings' defense scrambling all night. Tyler Harrell emerged as his favorite target, racking up 240 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times, while Ahmad Hardy contributed on the ground with 48 rushing yards, adding balance to the explosive offense.
Defensively, the Giants were effective in key moments, led by Max Melton's three total tackles and Ivan Pace Jr.'s sack that disrupted Minnesota's rhythm. However, it was Devin Lloyd's timely interception that marked a turning point in the game, halting a potential Vikings comeback and allowing the Giants to maintain control. With their potent offense and strategic defensive plays, the Giants proved they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 25 | 17 | 451 | 7 | 1 | 133.7 |
| Malik Washington | QB | 7 | 3 | 102 | 2 | 1 | 89.8 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 16 | 8 | 85 | 0 | 3 | 26.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 9 | 48 | 5.3 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Bo Jackson | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 7 | 240 | 34.3 | 4 | 72 | 2 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Bo Jackson | HB | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jalen Lott | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Khary Adams | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 59 |

