New York
Giants
4-3
25
FINAL
10
Minnesota
Vikings
0-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Giants topped the Minnesota Vikings 25-10 in Week 8 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Giants showcased their dominance and solidified their position in the race for postseason contention.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for 267 yards and a touchdown, efficiently guiding his team throughout the game. Tatum Trotman contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 93 rushing yards, while Malachi Fields emerged as a standout receiver, amassing 117 yards receiving. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that kept the Vikings' defense on its heels.
Defensively, while the Vikings struggled to contain the Giants' offensive firepower, they did see a bright spot in Jakobe Thomas, who recorded a team-high nine tackles. However, the turning point came when the Giants' defense stepped up in critical moments, limiting Minnesota's scoring opportunities and forcing them into uncomfortable situations. As the Giants maintained their momentum, the Vikings were left to regroup and reassess, ultimately unable to mount a successful comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 38 | 25 | 66% | 267 | 1 | 0 | 94.9 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 27 | 13 | 48% | 123 | 0 | 0 | 61.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatum Trotman | HB | 18 | 93 | 5.2 | 33 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Tiquan Payne | HB | 15 | 69 | 4.6 | 32 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 24 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 21 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Williams | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Fields | WR | 6 | 117 | 19.5 | 53 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 17 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rashaun Ferguson | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tatum Trotman | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 19 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Tiquan Payne | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | FB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Warren Brinson | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Humphrey | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Red Murdock | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montrell Reeves | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 4 | 4 | 1 | 54 |

