New York
Giants
5-9
41
FINAL
10
Detroit
Lions
2-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Giants topped the Detroit Lions 41-10 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Giants asserted their dominance early and never looked back, solidifying their position as a formidable contender.
Jaxson Dart led the Giants' offensive assault, amassing 258 passing yards and throwing three touchdown passes to keep the Lions' defense on its heels. Cam Skattebo was a force on the ground, rushing for an impressive 140 yards, while Malik Nabers contributed significantly as a reliable target with 86 receiving yards. The offensive cohesion showcased by the Giants was a key factor in their runaway victory.
On the defensive side, the Giants made critical plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Ja'Whaun Bentley registered a sack, applying pressure to the Lions' quarterback, while Colton Hood's interception further stifled any hopes of a Detroit comeback. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Giants' defense forced a turnover, leading to an easy touchdown that put the game firmly in their control.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 35 | 28 | 258 | 3 | 0 | 125.9 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 22 | 15 | 121 | 0 | 1 | 62.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 13 | 140 | 10.8 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 11 | 63 | 5.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 13 | 49 | 3.8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Thomas Fidone II | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bralen Trice | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 47 |

