New York
Giants
1-1
34
FINAL
30
Atlanta
Falcons
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Giants narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-30 in a thrilling Week 3 matchup of the 2028 season. This victory keeps the Giants firmly in the playoff conversation as both teams sought to establish momentum early in the year.
Jaxson Dart showcased his elite passing ability, racking up 268 yards and throwing for five touchdowns. Demond Claiborne made his mark on the ground, amassing 154 rushing yards, while Tyreek Hill was a reliable target, finishing with 107 receiving yards. Together, this trio powered the Giants' high-octane offense, keeping the Falcons on their toes throughout the game.
On the defensive side, while neither team had standout performances, Kayvon Thibodeaux's sack was crucial in putting pressure on the Falcons' quarterback. The game turned late in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense managed to hold off a potential game-winning drive, forcing the Falcons to settle for a field goal instead of a touchdown. The Giants' ability to bend but not break ultimately secured their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 18 | 12 | 67% | 268 | 5 | 1 | 126.1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 12 | 154 | 12.8 | 21 | 0 | 73 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 136 | 10.5 | 4 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 13 | 30 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Iverson Hooks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 107 | 35.7 | 41 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 35 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 35 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Adjatay Dabbs | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 14 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 6 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Battle | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julio Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anto Saka | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Carniro | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

