New York
Giants
2-7
24
FINAL
17
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Giants secured a 24-17 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a tightly contested Week 11 matchup that had major playoff implications. With this win, the Giants solidify their position in the playoff race, while the Buccaneers face mounting pressure as the season approaches its final stretch.
Giants quarterback Jordan Love was the standout performer, throwing for 291 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Wide receiver Puka Nacua was a key target, racking up 127 receiving yards and making crucial catches that kept the chains moving. Ousmane Kromah added a solid ground game with 66 rushing yards, contributing to the balanced offensive attack.
Defensively, the Buccaneers had some standout moments, with Cedric Gray recording 11 total tackles and Matayo Uiagalelei notching 1.5 sacks, but they struggled to contain the Giants' dynamic offense. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense made a critical stop, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win. This victory keeps the Giants in the hunt for a playoff spot, while the Buccaneers must regroup and refocus for the upcoming games.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 34 | 20 | 59% | 291 | 2 | 0 | 106.3 |
| Paul Crewe | QB | 37 | 17 | 46% | 281 | 1 | 0 | 81.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ousmane Kromah | HB | 14 | 66 | 4.7 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 13 | 60 | 4.6 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaheim White | HB | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 39 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 11 | 30 | 2.7 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Paul Crewe | QB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Craig Brown | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Kayden Luke | FB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brett Norfleet | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Thomas Jones | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 127 | 21.2 | 86 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Thomas Jones | WR | 5 | 90 | 18.0 | 25 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 9 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | TE | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 23 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Deacon Moss | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 56 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 19 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Treydez Green | TE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kayden Luke | FB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Quay Tyson | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brett Norfleet | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ousmane Kromah | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaheim White | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 11 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uiagalelei | REDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Finney Jr. | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rod Moore | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Green | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| King Mack | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Echoles | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| O.J. Frederique | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Pierce | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Gilliam | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Barrett | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Griffin | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Pittman | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Josephs | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 39 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28 |

