Atlanta
Falcons
1-4
21
FINAL
31
New York
Giants
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 12 matchup, the New York Giants topped the Atlanta Falcons 31-21, further solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams jostling for positioning, the Giants emerged victorious, showcasing their strength on both sides of the ball.
New York quarterback Jaxson Dart led the offensive charge, throwing for 253 yards and a touchdown, while running back Cam Skattebo carried the load on the ground, racking up 109 rushing yards. Wide receiver Zachariah Branch was a standout for the Falcons, notching 107 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum in their favor.
Defensively, the Giants were relentless, with Arvell Reese leading the charge with 11 total tackles. Brian Burns contributed with a key sack that disrupted Atlanta's offensive rhythm, and Tyler Nubin's interception proved pivotal, halting a potential scoring drive late in the game. The Giants' defense made crucial stops when it mattered most, sealing the victory and keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 253 | 1 | 1 | 98.0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 32 | 19 | 59% | 232 | 1 | 2 | 66.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 18 | 109 | 6.1 | 36 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 19 | 91 | 4.8 | 46 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Damon Rudolph | HB | 9 | 36 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Shamir Clements | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bryan Clarke | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Billy Sawyer | FB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 8 | 107 | 13.4 | 25 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 15 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 9 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonathan Blond | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Bryan Clarke | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Imani Knox | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason Smith | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 44 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

