Los Angeles
Chargers
3-4
6
FINAL
34
New York
Giants
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Giants secured a dominant 34-6 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 8 of the 2027 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams looking to gain momentum, the Giants delivered a statement performance that leaves the Chargers searching for answers.
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart was the standout performer, throwing for 308 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his accuracy and poise in the pocket. Running back Cam Skattebo complemented the passing game with a powerful 109 rushing yards, while Malik Nabers emerged as a reliable target, racking up 102 receiving yards. Together, they formed a formidable offensive unit that overwhelmed the Chargers' defense.
Defensively, the Giants were equally impressive, with Abdul Carter registering a key sack that disrupted the Chargers' offensive rhythm at a critical moment. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Giants scored two quick touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach. Despite Daiyan Henley’s 11 tackles for the Chargers, the Giants' balanced attack proved too much to handle, leading to a comprehensive win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 41 | 30 | 73% | 308 | 3 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 29 | 14 | 48% | 140 | 0 | 0 | 62.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 21 | 109 | 5.2 | 37 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 8 | 51 | 6.4 | 33 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Abu Sama III | HB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 26 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 9 | 102 | 11.3 | 16 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 11 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 9 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Will Sheppard | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jerand Bradley | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Banks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nazir Stackhouse | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garmon Randolph | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 54 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 42 |

