New York
Giants
7-8
40
FINAL
34
Honolulu
Dragons
5-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Honolulu Dragons 40-34, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the regular season comes to a close. With both teams vying for postseason positioning, this game was a must-win, and the Giants came out on top in a high-scoring affair.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for the Giants with an impressive four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. Cam Skattebo contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 131 rushing yards, while Malik Nabers added 96 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target for Dart throughout the game. Their combined efforts created an offensive juggernaut that the Dragons struggled to contain.
Defensively, Tremaine Edmunds was a standout for the Giants, tallying 10 total tackles and anchoring a unit that made key stops when needed. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a critical interception swung the momentum back to New York, allowing them to maintain their lead. Despite Dak Prescott's impressive 351 passing yards for the Dragons, the Giants' defense held strong and made plays that ultimately led to their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 52 | 32 | 351 | 3 | 0 | 100.7 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 45 | 24 | 321 | 4 | 0 | 105.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 21 | 131 | 6.2 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 12 | 103 | 8.6 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 2 | 32 | 2 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 9 | 91 | 10.1 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 10 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Houston IV | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kiser | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Isaiah Oliver | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 43 |

