Arizona
Cardinals
1-2
27
FINAL
48
New York
Giants
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Giants topped the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 48-27, securing their position as a strong contender in the early weeks of the 2026 season. The Giants' explosive offense and solid defense were key in this Week 4 matchup, as they looked to build momentum heading into the heart of the season.
Jaxson Dart led the way for the Giants with an impressive 244 passing yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and connect with his receivers. Malik Nabers was a standout target, racking up 94 receiving yards, while the Cardinals' Jacoby Brissett added two touchdown passes in a valiant effort. However, it was Jeremiyah Love's remarkable 191 rushing yards that kept the Cardinals competitive, though it ultimately wasn't enough.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game, particularly with Dru Phillips' two interceptions, which stifled Arizona's drives and shifted the pressure back onto the Cardinals. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Phillips' second pick set up a quick touchdown for New York, giving them a commanding lead they would not relinquish. Despite the Cardinals' efforts, highlighted by Mack Wilson Sr.'s five tackles, they struggled to contain the Giants’ explosive offense and fell short.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 19 | 16 | 244 | 1 | 0 | 136.2 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 16 | 11 | 173 | 2 | 4 | 104.4 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 18 | 191 | 10.6 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 20 | 116 | 5.8 | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 4 | 1 | 0.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Burch | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 41 |

