New York
Giants
13-5
48
FINAL
41
Detroit
Lions
14-3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 48-41, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. Both teams fought hard, but the Giants' explosive offense proved too much for the Lions to handle, pushing them one step closer to a championship run.
Leading the charge for the Giants was quarterback Jaxson Dart, who threw for an impressive 401 yards and five touchdowns. He connected frequently with standout receiver Theo Johnson, who racked up 172 receiving yards, showcasing a chemistry that was pivotal in this high-scoring affair. Dart's ability to find the end zone consistently kept the Giants ahead, even as the Lions mounted a comeback.
Defensively, the Giants made key plays that turned the tide in their favor. Tacario Davis's interception provided a crucial momentum shift, halting a potential Lions scoring drive. Although the Giants' defense allowed significant yardage, they rose to the occasion at critical moments, enabling their offense to maintain the lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 31 | 19 | 61% | 401 | 5 | 0 | 144.8 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 33 | 21 | 64% | 387 | 4 | 2 | 118.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 13 | 59 | 4.5 | 8 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 7 | 50 | 7.1 | 11 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Johnson | TE | 7 | 172 | 24.6 | 100 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 6 | 169 | 28.2 | 117 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 144 | 24.0 | 24 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 12 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 30 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 23 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marquise Robinson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 40 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 40 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

