New York
Giants
9-5
33
FINAL
28
Detroit
Lions
5-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions, finishing with a final score of 33-28. The stakes were high as both teams jockeyed for playoff positioning, but it was the Giants who ultimately emerged victorious, keeping their postseason hopes alive.
Giants quarterback Joe Milton was the standout on offense, throwing for 228 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch moments. Blake Corum added a strong ground game, rushing for 104 yards, while Theo Johnson was a key target in the passing game, racking up 158 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that kept the Lions' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
On the defensive side, the Giants made crucial plays that proved to be game-changers. Tyler Nubin's two interceptions were pivotal, turning the tide in favor of New York at critical moments. Aidan Hutchinson's lone sack also helped to disrupt the Lions' rhythm, but it was the Giants' ability to capitalize on turnovers that ultimately defined the outcome of this closely contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 29 | 13 | 228 | 3 | 1 | 92.3 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 22 | 10 | 174 | 2 | 3 | 63.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 12 | 104 | 8.7 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 9 | 68 | 7.6 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Johnson | TE | 6 | 158 | 26.3 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen Griffin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Sauls | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 50 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

