New York
Giants
1-3
50
FINAL
23
Detroit
Lions
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Giants defeated the Detroit Lions 50-23 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidified the Giants' playoff positioning but also showcased their offensive firepower as they continue to push for a strong finish to the season.
Leading the charge for New York was quarterback Jaxson Dart, who threw for an impressive 325 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Joe Mixon added to the offensive onslaught with a staggering 207 rushing yards, while wide receiver Malik Nabers dominated the receiving game with 210 yards. Together, they formed a potent trio that overwhelmed the Lions' defense throughout the contest.
On the defensive side, the Giants made their mark with a relentless pass rush, highlighted by Abdul Carter's three sacks. Cornerback Deonte Banks also played a pivotal role, snagging two interceptions that tilted momentum firmly in favor of New York. The turning point came late in the first half when Banks' interception set up another touchdown drive, extending the Giants' lead and leaving the Lions unable to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 24 | 14 | 325 | 3 | 2 | 107.6 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 24 | 11 | 172 | 1 | 5 | 44.4 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mixon | HB | 25 | 207 | 8.3 | 3 | 69 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 19 | 187 | 9.8 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 210 | 35.0 | 2 | 92 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Manhertz | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uar Bernard | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 47 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 26 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

