Arizona
Cardinals
0-3
21
FINAL
31
New York
Giants
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Giants secured a 31-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in a thrilling Week 4 matchup of the 2026 season. With this win, the Giants improve their standing as they look to maintain momentum in the competitive NFC East. The Cardinals, despite the loss, showcased their offensive firepower but ultimately fell short.
J.J. McCarthy was the standout performer for Arizona, throwing for 290 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to put points on the board. He connected frequently with Trey McBride, who racked up an impressive 163 receiving yards, keeping the Giants' defense on its toes. However, the Giants' offense was balanced enough to secure the win, with Jaxson Dart contributing with key rushing yards.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Tyler Nubin led the team with four total tackles, while Abdul Carter recorded 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on McCarthy throughout the contest. The game’s turning point came when Jevon Holland intercepted McCarthy twice, thwarting scoring opportunities and allowing the Giants to maintain their lead in the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 29 | 18 | 290 | 4 | 0 | 135.0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 23 | 11 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 65.3 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 9 | 6 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 86.8 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 8 | 37 | 4.6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 12 | 29 | 2.4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 9 | 28 | 3.1 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | TE | 6 | 163 | 27.2 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 0 | 41 | 1 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Holland | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Melton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dru Phillips | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron Browning | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Stills | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 |

