Atlanta
Falcons
1-6
21
FINAL
6
New York
Giants
1-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the New York Giants with a final score of 21-6. This victory was crucial for the Falcons as they continue to solidify their position in the playoff race, while the Giants struggled to find their footing this season.
Falcons quarterback Devin Ford was the standout performer, throwing for three touchdowns and efficiently leading his team’s offense. His top target, Shohei Ohtani, made a significant impact with 90 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Despite the Giants' Tyler Shough posting 186 passing yards, he struggled to find the end zone, limiting his team's offensive output.
Defensively, the Falcons were effective in stifling the Giants, with Dillon Thieneman leading the charge with four total tackles. The turning point came when the Falcons' defense forced the Giants to settle for field goals rather than touchdowns, ultimately sealing the game with strong coverage and pressure. With Tommy Togiai registering a sack, the Giants' offense was frequently disrupted, highlighting Atlanta's dominance on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 21 | 14 | 186 | 0 | 1 | 74.7 |
| Devin Ford | QB | 14 | 13 | 161 | 3 | 1 | 124.4 |
| Will Howard | QB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 11 | 65 | 5.9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Devin Ford | QB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Castro | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thad Holley | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Rushing | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobe King | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Parker Romo | K | 2 | 3 | 0 | 21 |

