Giants at Lions
New York Giants 56, Detroit Lions 35 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Giants 56 8 TD · 0 FG · 8 XP
Lions 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPTaylen Green 391 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 337 yds rushingJameson Williams 157 yds receivingEmmanuel Forbes Jr 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 568 · 445Passing yards 229 · 346Rushing yards 339 · 99Completions 16/22 · 19/31Yards per carry 10.2 · 9.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 23d ago
In a high-scoring showdown, the New York Giants triumphed over the Detroit Lions with a final score of 56-35 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. This victory was crucial as both teams jostle for playoff positioning, but the Giants solidified their standing with a dominant offensive performance.
Leading the charge for the Giants was Christian McCaffrey, who dazzled with an impressive 337 rushing yards, making him a nightmare for the Lions' defense all afternoon. Detroit's Taylen Green matched the intensity with 391 passing yards and four touchdown throws, showcasing his ability to keep pace, but the Giants' offense proved too potent to contain.
Defensively, the Giants made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Brian Burns stood out with 2.5 sacks, consistently pressuring Green and disrupting the Lions' rhythm. Additionally, Jimmie Ward's interception was a critical turning point, snuffing out a potential scoring drive and allowing the Giants to maintain control and ultimately seal the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 16/22 | 73% | 229 | 2 | 2 | 98.4 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 19/31 | 61% | 391 | 4 | 2 | 117.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 33 | 337 | 10.2 | 158 | 6 | 53 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 9 | 88 | 9.8 | 71 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 63 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 9 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 4 | 157 | 39.3 | 78 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 10 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 33 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Devin CulpTE | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||
| Brian BurnsREDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmie WardSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell ReeseWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler NubinSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReaderDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul CarterLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby BryantFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing TindallWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte MaddoxFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 0/0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan StoutP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake BatesK | 0/1 | 5 | 0 |