Jacksonville
Jaguars
2-7
38
FINAL
31
New York
Giants
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 showdown, the Jacksonville Jaguars narrowly defeated the New York Giants 38-31, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. Both teams battled fiercely, but it was the Jaguars who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess when it mattered most.
C.J. Stroud was the standout performer for Jacksonville, throwing for an impressive 418 yards and five touchdowns, solidifying his role as a key playmaker. He connected frequently with Justin Jefferson, who racked up an astounding 217 receiving yards, proving to be a consistent threat throughout the game. The Jaguars' offense was relentless, effectively balancing their attack and keeping the Giants' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Jaguars made crucial plays that ultimately defined the outcome. Jordyn Brooks led the charge with two sacks, disrupting the Giants' rhythm and putting pressure on their quarterback. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Jacksonville's defense held strong, preventing New York from converting a critical fourth down, allowing the Jaguars to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 36 | 24 | 67% | 418 | 5 | 3 | 110.8 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 23 | 10 | 43% | 266 | 4 | 0 | 126.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 10 | 86 | 8.6 | 12 | 0 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Zamir White | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 10 | 217 | 21.7 | 118 | 2 | 89 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 6 | 155 | 25.8 | 135 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 5 | 139 | 27.8 | 52 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 37 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | — | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | FS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell Pettus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Von Wallace | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 27 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 33 |

