New York
Giants
1-11
14
FINAL
35
New England
Patriots
3-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup in Week 16, the New England Patriots topped the New York Giants with a final score of 35-14. This victory not only boosts the Patriots' playoff hopes but also marks a significant moment as they seek to solidify their standing in the league as the season approaches its climax.
Jaxson Dart was the standout performer for New England, throwing for 218 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his versatility by adding 43 rushing yards as well. His connection with wide receiver Carnell Tate was particularly lethal, as Tate racked up 116 receiving yards, making key plays that kept the Giants' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Patriots put pressure on the Giants, with Jalen Carter recording 1.5 sacks and Deommodore Lenoir adding an interception that shifted momentum in New England's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Lenoir's pick set up another quick touchdown, pushing the Patriots' lead to two scores and ultimately leaving the Giants unable to recover.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 11 | 11 | 100% | 218 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 15 | 6 | 40% | 94 | 1 | 1 | 55.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | — | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 8 | 10 | 1.3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnell Tate | WR | 7 | 116 | 16.6 | 58 | 3 | 54 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 5 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 27 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | — | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Peter Clarke | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Williams Nwaneri | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joshua Karty | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

