New York
Giants
0-1
28
FINAL
17
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an exciting Week 2 matchup, the New York Giants overcame the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 28-17. This victory not only boosts the Giants' confidence early in the season but also places them in a strong position as they aim for playoff contention.
Giants quarterback Cam Skattebo had a standout performance, rushing for 99 yards and contributing significantly to the team's offensive output. Wan'Dale Robinson emerged as a key target, racking up 142 receiving yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Meanwhile, Garrett Nussmeier of the Steelers threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns, keeping his team competitive throughout the game.
The Giants' defense played a crucial role in securing the victory, applying pressure that limited the Steelers' offensive rhythm. Though T.J. Watt recorded a sack for Pittsburgh, it was the Giants' ability to maintain discipline and make key stops that turned the tide. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when the Giants capitalized on a critical turnover, allowing them to build a lead that Pittsburgh couldn't overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Nussmeier | QB | 44 | 26 | 257 | 2 | 0 | 90.8 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 32 | 18 | 236 | 1 | 0 | 90.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 17 | 99 | 5.8 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 11 | 53 | 4.8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kahlil McMillon | HB | 8 | 21 | 2.6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jerome Sheppard | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Garrett Nussmeier | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| D.K. Metcalf | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justice Haynes | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 10 | 142 | 14.2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| D.K. Metcalf | WR | 9 | 110 | 12.2 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tavon Justice | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kahlil McMillon | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Eugene Wilson III | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Thomas Fidone II | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jerome Sheppard | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Patton | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDGE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kashawn Boothe | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonathan Haines | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaiden Ausberry | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefan Harvin | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Heard | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Ben Sauls | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 43 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Whelan | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

