New York
Giants
15-3
32
FINAL
28
Seattle
Seahawks
16-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Seattle Seahawks 32-28, advancing further in the 2026 season playoffs. Both teams fought hard for a spot in the conference semifinals, but it was the Giants who ultimately made the plays when it mattered most.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for 291 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Cam Skattebo added a solid ground game with 58 rushing yards, helping the Giants maintain balance on offense. Meanwhile, Jaxon Smith-Njigba put on a remarkable performance for Seattle, racking up an impressive 208 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to clinch the victory.
Defensively, the Giants made critical stops at pivotal moments, with Abdul Carter dominating the trenches and recording three sacks to disrupt Seattle's rhythm. Dru Phillips contributed significantly with five total tackles, solidifying the Giants' defensive front. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Carter's relentless pressure forced a turnover on downs, allowing New York to seal the game and secure their playoff progression.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 34 | 24 | 71% | 291 | 3 | 2 | 101.4 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 16 | 9 | 56% | 168 | 1 | 2 | 73.9 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 7 | 5 | 71% | 151 | 2 | 0 | 153.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 8 | 58 | 7.3 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 5 | 208 | 41.6 | 39 | 2 | 77 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 18 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 33 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 38 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Fowler Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 31 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

