New York
Giants
0-0
42
FINAL
52
New England
Patriots
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 showdown, the New England Patriots outlasted the New York Giants with a final score of 52-42, pushing their season record forward while leaving the Giants searching for answers. The high-stakes clash saw both teams battling for playoff positioning, but it was the Patriots who ultimately prevailed on their home turf.
Jaxson Dart of the Giants put on an impressive offensive display, throwing for 465 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his arm strength and accuracy. Despite his efforts, the Giants struggled to contain the Patriots’ offense, which saw TreVeyon Henderson lead the ground game with 67 rushing yards, and Theo Johnson turning in a standout performance with 179 receiving yards to keep the game competitive.
Defensively, the Patriots made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Robert Spillane led the charge with seven total tackles, while Christian Barmore’s two sacks put pressure on Dart throughout the game. The turning point came when Craig Woodson intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter, sealing the victory for New England and ensuring they maintained control in a tight contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 41 | 25 | 61% | 465 | 5 | 1 | 129.5 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 28 | 15 | 54% | 336 | 4 | 1 | 121.4 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 10 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 9 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Brody Halin | HB | 7 | 12 | 1.7 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 179 | 35.8 | 129 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Gabe Chavez | WR | 6 | 161 | 26.8 | 39 | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 8 | 107 | 13.4 | 41 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 19 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 19 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Brody Halin | HB | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 22 | 0 | 43 | 1 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Eddie Vallejo | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 18 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Matthews | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | SAM | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanner Ingle | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 30 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

