Green Bay
Packers
12-5
21
FINAL
24
New York
Giants
13-3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round showdown, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Green Bay Packers, 24-21, to advance in the postseason. With high stakes on the line, both teams battled fiercely, but the Giants ultimately emerged victorious at home, setting the stage for a deeper playoff run.
Jordan Love of the Packers was a standout performer, throwing for 361 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his aerial prowess throughout the game. Despite the loss, his efforts kept Green Bay in contention, while Josh Jacobs contributed significantly with 113 receiving yards, providing a crucial target for Love in critical moments.
On the defensive side, the Giants made pivotal plays to secure their win, headlined by Kayvon Thibodeaux's impressive four sacks, which disrupted Love's rhythm. Additionally, Kelee Ringo's interception was a game-changing moment, shifting momentum back to New York late in the contest. Elijah Jones also played a key role, leading the team with five total tackles and helping to stifle the Packers' offensive drives when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 31 | 24 | 77% | 361 | 3 | 2 | 120.4 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 15 | 9 | 60% | 107 | 1 | 1 | 76.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 29 | 190 | 6.6 | 33 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Savion Williams | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 7 | 113 | 16.1 | 67 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 5 | 106 | 21.2 | 34 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 60 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| AJ Johnson | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | DT | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kitan Oladapo | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacobe Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrek Funderburk | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 27 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

